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highland

/ˈhaɪlənd/

Meanings
noun
An area of land that is at elevation; mountainous land.

Examples :

"The hikers enjoyed the beautiful view from the highland. "
geography area environment

Related Words

Illustration hikers

hikers noun

/ˈhaɪkərz/

One who hikes, especially frequently.

"The park rangers warned the hikers about the possibility of encountering bears on the trail. "

Illustration mountainous

mountainous adjective

/ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Having many mountains; characterized by mountains; of the nature of a mountain; rough (terrain); rocky.

"The mountainous terrain made the hiking trail challenging for the group. "

Illustration enjoyed

enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration scenery

scenery noun

/ˈsiːnəɹi/

View, natural features, landscape.

"The breathtaking scenery of the mountains was a beautiful backdrop for our family hike. "

Illustration highlands

highlands noun

/ˈhaɪləndz/

An area of high land.

"The family went hiking in the highlands to enjoy the fresh mountain air. "

Illustration crafts

crafts noun

/kræfts/ /krɑːfts/

Strength; power; might; force .

"The craftsman's crafts were evident in the sturdy, well-made table. "

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elevation noun

/ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

The act of raising from a lower place, condition, or quality to a higher; said of material things, persons, the mind, the voice, etc.

"the elevation of grain; elevation to a throne; elevation to sainthood; elevation of mind, thoughts, or character"

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration village

village noun

/ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/

A rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.

"There are 2 churches and 3 shops in our village."

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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known verb

/nəʊn/ /noʊn/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."