hills

[hɪlz]

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.

  • Example

    We drove up and down the hills on our road trip.

  • Example

    The house was situated on a hill with a beautiful view.

hills Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for hills

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.

  • 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 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.

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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.