HEIGHT

noun Etymology: Middle English ~he, from Old English hīehthu; akin to Old High German hōhida ~, Old English hēah high Date: before 12th century 1. the highest part ; summit , highest or most advanced point ; zenith , 2. the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright, the extent of elevation above a level, the condition of being tall or high, 4. an extent of land rising to a considerable degree above the surrounding country, a high point or position, an advanced social rank, Synonyms: see: ~