Word
hillside
Phoneticshill·side, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɪɫˌsaɪd/
UK/hˈɪlsaɪd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the sloping part of a hill.
n. the inclined side or slope of a hill.
Examples
“Sheep are grazing on the green hillside.”
“The small village was built directly into the hillside to protect it from the strong valley winds.”
“Heavy rainfall during the monsoon season saturated the soil, eventually causing a significant portion of the hillside to collapse onto the road below.”
Examples
simple
“Sheep are grazing on the green hillside.”
contextual
“The small village was built directly into the hillside to protect it from the strong valley winds.”
complex
“Heavy rainfall during the monsoon season saturated the soil, eventually causing a significant portion of the hillside to collapse onto the road below.”
Usage
Often used with the prepositions 'on' or 'up'.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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