hills Definition
- 1a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
- 2a sloping stretch of road
Using hills: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hills" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hills were covered in wildflowers.
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We drove up and down the hills on our road trip.
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The house was situated on a hill with a beautiful view.
hills Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with hills
a phrase from the song 'The Sound of Music', meaning that nature is full of life and beauty
Example
As we hiked through the mountains, I couldn't help but think that the hills are alive.
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He may be over the hill, but he still has a lot of wisdom to offer.
to exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is
Example
She always makes a mountain out of a molehill, getting upset over the smallest things.
Summary: hills in Brief
The term 'hills' [hɪlz] refers to a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain. It can also refer to a sloping stretch of road. Examples include 'The hills were covered in wildflowers.' and 'The house was situated on a hill with a beautiful view.' Phrases like 'over the hill' denote being past one's prime, while 'make a mountain out of a molehill' means to exaggerate a small problem.
