B1nounhealthscience
US/haɪt/
UK/haɪt/
how tall someone or something is, or how far above the ground something is
In context
The nurse checked the children's height and weight at school.
The plane was flying at a height of ten thousand meters.
I am afraid of heights, so I never go on the big wheel.
Words that go with height
noun + preposition
- of average heightHe is a man of average height with short hair.
- at a height ofThe bird was flying at a height of fifty meters.
- the height ofWe arrived at the height of the tourist season.
adjective + preposition
- afraid of heightsMy mother is afraid of heights.
noun + noun
- height and weightWrite your height and weight on the form.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
How high are you?Correct: How tall are you?