heights
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B1
/haɪts/
(height)
vertical measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'height' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hēahthu', where 'hēah' meant 'high'.
Historical Evolution
'hēahthu' changed from Old English to Middle English 'heighte' and eventually became the modern English word 'height'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'highness or tallness', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'height'. Refers to the measurement of how tall something is or the extent of elevation above a level.
The heights of the mountains were breathtaking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45