The condition of being high; elevated position. "Behold the height of the stars, how high they are!"
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The distance to which anything rises above its foot, above that on which in stands, above the earth, or above the level of the sea; altitude; the measure upward from a surface, as the floor or the ground, of an animal, especially of a man; stature. "(Goliath's) height was six cubits and a span."
3.
Degree of latitude either north or south. (Obs.) "Guinea lieth to the north sea, in the same height as Peru to the south."
4.
That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights.
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Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preeminence or distinction in society; prominence. "Measure your mind's height by the shade it casts.""All would in his power hold, all make his subjects."
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Progress toward eminence; grade; degree. "Social duties are carried to greater heights, and enforced with stronger motives by the principles of our religion."
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Utmost degree in extent; extreme limit of energy or condition; as, the height of a fever, of passion, of madness, of folly; the height of a tempest."My grief was at the height before thou camest."
On height, aloud. (Obs.) "(He) spake these same words, all on hight."
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