heights
Pronunciation: [haɪts]
Context: "measurements"
(noun) the distance from the bottom to the top of something, like a hill or a building. It's how tall something is. If you stand next to a tall building, you might say that building has great heights.
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The heights of the mountains were breathtaking, soaring high into the sky.
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The building wasn’t very impressive because its heights were just average.
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What are the heights of the tallest buildings in the world?
Context: "achievement"
(noun) a great level of success or a high point in someone’s life. It’s when you do something really well or achieve something amazing. Like when a student graduates, they might feel they have reached new heights.
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After years of hard work, she reached new heights in her career.
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He felt lost and that he would never reach the heights he once achieved.
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What are some heights you hope to reach in the future?
Context: "geography"
(noun) a place that is high in the air, like the top of a mountain or a tall building. It’s where you can see far and wide because you’re high up. If you climb to the heights, you’re going to see things from a different view.
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They enjoyed the beautiful view from the heights of the cliff.
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He felt nervous about going to the heights and looking down.
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Have you ever visited any heights that took your breath away?