Word
heights
US/ˈhaɪts/
UK/hˈaɪts/
Definitions
01high places
n. high places or a great distance above the ground.
n. high altitudes or elevated positions; often used to describe the physical experience of being far above sea level.
“The view from the heights of the mountain was absolutely breathtaking.”
“From the dizzying heights of the skyscraper's observation deck, the cars below looked like tiny, colourful insects crawling through a concrete maze.”
Antonyms
02fear of being high up
n. the feeling of being afraid when you are in a high place.
n. a state of fear or vertigo triggered by being at a significant altitude; commonly used with the verb 'have'.
“I don't like rock climbing because I have a terrible fear of heights.”
“Despite her lifelong fear of heights, she agreed to take the cable car to the summit to support her friends.”
Usage
Usually used without an article when referring to the phobia.
Pitfall
I am afraid of the heights.
I am afraid of heights.
When talking about the general fear, do not use the definite article 'the'.
Synonyms
03extreme levels
n. the highest or most extreme part of a feeling or a period of time.
n. the point of greatest intensity or the culmination of a particular state or activity.
“The party reached new heights of excitement when the band started playing.”
“The tension between the two nations reached new heights following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations in late autumn.”
04hilly neighbourhood
n. a name for a part of a city that is built on a hill.
n. a topographical designation for a residential area or district situated on elevated ground.
“They moved to a quiet apartment in Washington Heights last year.”
“The historic district, known locally as the Heights, offers panoramic views of the river and the industrial valley below.”
American English
Usage
Often appears as a proper noun in city district names.
Real-World Examples
“Despite a fear of heights, Eric Sparling wanted to conquer the Knife Edge in Maine by himself.” In Literature
Cover: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons — Emily Brontë (under the pseudonym Ellis Bell).
Wuthering Heights · 1847-01-01 · Gothic fiction, victorian literature
- Author:
- Emily Brontë
Emily Brontë’s 1847 masterpiece is set on the wild, windswept moors of West Yorkshire. The title refers to the Earnshaw family estate, which is located in a high, exposed area where the wind blows fiercely. This setting reflects the intense and stormy emotions shared by the main characters, Catherine and Heathcliff.
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