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  1. 1. n. The condition of being high; elevated position. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. 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 animal, especially of a man; stature. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Degree of latitude either north or south. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preeminence or distinction in society; prominence. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. Progress toward eminence; grade; degree. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. 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. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface Source: wordnet

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