hill
word
/ˈhɪɫ/
hil
/hˈɪl/
hil
Definition
A hill is an area of raised land that is smaller and usually less steep than a mountain. It can also refer to a slope or the road going upward or downward over raised ground.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to natural land, not something very high like a mountain. Common combinations include 'on a hill', 'up/down a hill', 'a steep hill', and 'rolling hills'. In roads and running, 'hill' often means an uphill or downhill slope.
Spanish: colina - cerroPortuguese (BR): colina - morroPortuguese (PT): colina - monte pequenoChinese (Simplified): 小山 - 山丘Chinese (Traditional): 小山 - 山丘Hindi: पहाड़ी - टीलाArabic: تل - هضبة صغيرةBengali: টিলা - পাহাড়Russian: холм - возвышенностьJapanese: 丘Vietnamese: đồiKorean: 언덕Turkish: tepeUrdu: پہاڑیIndonesian: bukit
Example Sentences
There is a small house on the hill.
basic
We walked up the hill slowly.
basic
The ball rolled down the hill.
basic
The view from the top of the hill is amazing at sunset.
natural
My car always struggles on this hill.
natural
We found a quiet spot in the hills and had a picnic.
natural