What is the opposite of “height”?

What is the antonym of “height”?

The antonyms of height are depth and shortness. The antonym depth refers to the distance from the top surface to the bottom surface of something, while shortness refers to a lack of height or being small in stature.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

depth

The distance from the top surface to the bottom surface of something.

Example

The depth of the swimming pool was too much for the kids to touch the bottom.

shortness

The quality of being small in height or length.

Example

The shortness of the basketball player made it difficult for him to dunk.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Depth is a measurement of the distance from the top surface to the bottom surface of something, while height is a measurement of how tall something is.
• 2. Shortness refers to a lack of height or being small in stature, while height refers to being tall or having a great vertical distance.

Good things to know

• 1. Describing Physical Characteristics: Use height and shortness to describe people's physical characteristics.
• 2. Measuring Objects: Use height and depth to measure the dimensions of objects.
• 3. Discussing Geography: Use depth to describe the depth of oceans, lakes, and other bodies of water.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of height are depth and shortness. Depth refers to the distance from the top surface to the bottom surface of something, while shortness refers to a lack of height or being small in stature. Use these words to describe physical characteristics, measure objects, and discuss geography.