height
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
How tall a person or thing is, measured from bottom to top.
Usage notes
Note the spelling: "height" ends in "ght", unlike "high", a common source of mistakes.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the tower is over three hundred metres."
Answer: height
In your own words, what does "height" mean?
How tall a person or thing is, measured from bottom to top.
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