hill

[hษชl]

hill Definition

  • 1a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
  • 2a heap or mound of something

Using hill: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house is situated on top of a hill.

  • Example

    We had to climb a steep hill to reach the summit.

  • Example

    The children rolled down the grassy hill.

hill Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hill

  • past one's prime; no longer young or effective

    Example

    He may be over the hill, but he still has a lot of wisdom to offer.

  • to leave quickly or suddenly

    Example

    I'm going to hit the hill before it gets too late.

  • to exaggerate a minor problem into something major

    Example

    She made a mountain out of a molehill when she found out her favorite restaurant was closed.

Origins of hill

Old English 'hyll', from Proto-Germanic 'hulliz'

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Summary: hill in Brief

A 'hill' [hษชl] is a naturally raised area of land that is not as high or craggy as a mountain. It can also refer to a heap or mound of something. Examples include 'The house is situated on top of a hill.' and 'The children rolled down the grassy hill.' 'Hill' extends into phrases like 'over the hill,' meaning past one's prime, and 'make a mountain out of a molehill,' which means to exaggerate a minor problem.

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