noun🔗ShareThe absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level."As the altitude increases, the temperature gets lower, so remember to bring warm clothes to the mountains."geographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA vertical distance."The plane flew at different altitudes during the trip, sometimes high above the clouds and other times closer to the ground. "geographymathphysicspositionspaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex."The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude."mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon."Astronomers carefully measure the altitudes of stars to track their movement across the night sky. "astronomygeographyspacescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHeight of rank or excellence; superiority."Her dedication to her studies allowed her to achieve altitudes of academic success few could reach. "achievementqualitypositionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs."After winning the spelling bee, Sarah adopted airs and altitudes, refusing to speak to anyone who hadn't also won an award. "attitudemindcharactersoulemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHighest point or degree."The athletes reached the altitudes of their physical abilities during the final competition. "positiongeographyareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
