Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hill

noun
/hɪl/
Definition
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
Examples
  • The children enjoyed playing on the grassy hill.
  • We hiked up the hill to see the sunset.
  • The ancient castle sits atop a steep hill.
Meaning
A hill is a small elevation of the Earth’s surface, often with a rounded top and generally lower in height than a mountain.
Synonyms
  • mound
  • knoll
  • rise
  • eminence