hill
UK: hɪl | US: hɪl
n. a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
n. a slope or incline (e.g., a hill on a road)
n. (figurative) a difficult situation or challenge ("over the hill")
The word "hill" traces back to Old English hyll, derived from Proto-Germanic hulni- (elevation). It shares roots with Dutch heuvel and German Hügel, all reflecting a compact, ancient term for natural elevations. Unlike compound words, "hill" has retained its simple, indivisible form across centuries, embodying a core concept in geography.
The children rolled down the grassy hill.
The castle stood atop a steep hill.
Cycling up that hill was exhausting.
She enjoys painting landscapes with rolling hills.
After 50, he joked about being "over the hill."