height
UK: haɪt | US: haɪt
n. the measurement of someone or something from base to top
n. the highest point or degree of something
n. (often plural) a high place or position
height = heigh<high> + t<noun suffix>
- heigh (from Old English hēah, meaning "high")
- t (a nominal suffix used to form abstract nouns in Old English)
Etymology Origin:
The word "height" originates from Old English hēhþu or hīehþu, derived from hēah ("high") + the abstract noun suffix -þu (modernized as -t). Over time, the spelling evolved to "height," retaining the core idea of elevation or vertical extent. The suffix -t is a fossilized form common in Old English nouns (e.g., "strength," "width").
The height of the mountain made the climb challenging.
She reached the height of her career at age 30.
The airplane soared to a dizzying height.
Measure the height of the door before buying curtains.
His fear of heights kept him from riding the Ferris wheel.