heights
word
/ˈhaɪts/
hyts
/hˈaɪts/
hyts
Definition
High places above the ground, especially when they feel dangerous or make people nervous. It can also mean great heights or levels in a more general sense.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the phrase 'afraid of heights'. More natural for high places than exact measurement; for numbers, 'height' is usually better. It can also appear in expressions like 'from the heights of success to the depths of failure'.
Spanish: alturas - altura elevadaPortuguese (BR): alturas - lugares altosPortuguese (PT): alturas - lugares altosChinese (Simplified): 高处 - 高度Chinese (Traditional): 高處 - 高度Hindi: ऊँचाइयाँ - ऊँची जगहेंArabic: مرتفعات - أماكن عاليةBengali: উচ্চতা - উঁচু জায়গাRussian: высота - возвышенностьJapanese: 高所 - 高さVietnamese: độ cao - nơi caoKorean: 고소 - 높은 곳Turkish: yükseklik - yüksek yerlerUrdu: بلندی - اونچی جگہIndonesian: ketinggian - tempat tinggi
Example Sentences
I can handle ladders, but rooftops are a different story when it comes to heights.
natural
She is afraid of heights.
basic
I do not like standing at great heights.
basic
The bird flies at amazing heights.
basic
He has always loved heights, so rock climbing was an easy choice for him.
natural
From the heights of the tower, the whole city looked tiny.
natural