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