1. height - Noun
2. Height - Proper noun
The condition of being high; elevated position.
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.
Degree of latitude either north or south.
That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights.
Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preeminence or distinction in society; prominence.
Progress toward eminence; grade; degree.
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: Webster's dictionaryHappiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length. Robert Frost
People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. Augustine of Hippo
Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was. Dag Hammarskjöld
When a camel is at the foot of a mountain then judge of his height. Hindi Proverb
It is height makes Grantham steeple stand awry. English Proverb
Acorns compare their height with each other. Japanese Proverb