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Wordabulary

altitude

Pronunciation
Noun B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

The height of something above sea level.

"The plane climbed to an altitude of ten thousand meters."

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Synonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The plane climbed to an _____ of ten thousand meters."

Answer: altitude

In your own words, what does "altitude" mean?

The height of something above sea level.

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