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Hill: meaning, definitions and examples

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hill

 

[ hɪl ]

Context #1

landscape

A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.

Synonyms

eminence, knoll, mound

Examples of usage

  • They hiked to the top of the hill for a beautiful view of the valley below.
  • The children rolled down the grassy hill in the park.
Context #2

geography

A sloping piece of road or trail.

Synonyms

incline, rise, slope

Examples of usage

  • The cyclists struggled to pedal up the steep hill.
  • The car struggled to climb the icy hill in the winter.
Context #3

sports

A strategic advantage in sports such as cycling and running.

Synonyms

ascent, elevation, gradient

Examples of usage

  • He gained a lead on the final hill of the race.
  • The team used the hill to their advantage in the soccer match.

Translations

Translations of the word "hill" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colina

🇮🇳 पहाड़ी

🇩🇪 Hügel

🇮🇩 bukit

🇺🇦 пагорб

🇵🇱 wzgórze

🇯🇵 丘 (おか, oka)

🇫🇷 colline

🇪🇸 colina

🇹🇷 tepe

🇰🇷 언덕 (eondeok)

🇸🇦 تل (tal)

🇨🇿 kopec

🇸🇰 kopec

🇨🇳 山丘 (shānqiū)

🇸🇮 hrib

🇮🇸 hóll

🇰🇿 төбе (töbe)

🇬🇪 ბორცვი (borcvi)

🇦🇿 təpə

🇲🇽 colina

Word origin

The word 'hill' originated from the Old English word 'hyll', which is related to the Old Norse 'hjallr' and the Gothic 'hulundi'. The concept of hills has been significant in human history, often serving as locations for settlements, fortifications, or religious purposes. Hills have been featured in myths, folklore, and literature as symbols of challenges, obstacles, or elevated perspectives.

See also: hillbilly, hillock, hillwalking.