hills
word · lemma: hill
/ˈhɪɫz/
hilz
/hˈɪlz/
hilz
Definition
Hills are raised areas of land that are lower and usually less steep than mountains. They are common in the countryside and can be covered with grass, trees, or houses.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to natural landforms. 'Hill' is countable: 'a hill', 'two hills'. Common phrases include 'rolling hills', 'uphill', 'downhill', and 'over the hills'. Do not confuse with 'mountains', which are higher and steeper.
Spanish: colinas - cerrosPortuguese (BR): colinas - morrosPortuguese (PT): colinas - outeirosChinese (Simplified): 小山 - 丘陵Chinese (Traditional): 小山 - 丘陵Hindi: पहाड़ियाँ - टीलेArabic: تلال - هضاب صغيرةBengali: টিলাRussian: холмыJapanese: 丘Vietnamese: đồiKorean: 언덕Turkish: tepeUrdu: پہاڑیاںIndonesian: bukit
Example Sentences
There are green hills behind our house.
basic
We walked up the hills in the morning.
basic
Small farms sit on the hills.
basic
The drive through those hills was beautiful, especially at sunset.
natural
I grew up in a town surrounded by hills and vineyards.
natural
Once you get past the hills, the road opens up to the coast.
natural