ELEVATION Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the noun 'elevation' contrast with its synonyms?

The words altitude and height are common synonyms of elevation . While all three words mean "vertical distance either between the top and bottom of something or between a base and something above it," altitude and elevation apply to height as measured by angular measurement or atmospheric pressure; altitude is preferable when referring to vertical distance above the surface of the earth or above sea level; elevation is used especially in reference to vertical height on land. // fly at an altitude of 10,000 meters // Denver is a city with a high elevation

Q: When can 'height' be used instead of 'elevation'?

The words height and elevation can be used in similar contexts, but height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low. // a wall two meters in height

elevation

noun

ˌe-lə-ˈvā-shən

Definition of elevation

as in promotion

a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court

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as in hill

an area of high ground Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park

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as in height

the distance of something or someone from bottom to top the elevation of Angel Falls is 979 meters, making it the world's highest waterfall

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How does the noun elevation contrast with its synonyms?

The words altitude and height are common synonyms of elevation. While all three words mean "vertical distance either between the top and bottom of something or between a base and something above it," altitude and elevation apply to height as measured by angular measurement or atmospheric pressure; altitude is preferable when referring to vertical distance above the surface of the earth or above sea level; elevation is used especially in reference to vertical height on land.

fly at an altitude of 10,000 meters

Denver is a city with a high elevation

When can height be used instead of elevation?

The words height and elevation can be used in similar contexts, but height refers to something measured vertically whether high or low.

a wall two meters in height

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Recent Examples of elevation The Goliath roller coaster reaches an elevation of 200 feet and speeds up to 70 mph, according to the amusement park's website. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Light snow fell across some higher elevations early in the morning, with Sierra-at-Tahoe reporting measurable snowfall and a light coating across parts of the resort. — Ashley Nanfria, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 The 210-second ride reaches a top speed of 70 mph and an elevation of 200 feet, according to the Six Flags website. — Mark Morales, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2026 After winding through an aspen grove, the trail gains close to 3,000 feet of elevation to reach the springs. — The Aspen Times, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elevation

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If Madewell’s current discounts and promotions aren’t piquing your interest, check Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Revolve, Bloomingdale’s, and Shopbop.

— Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026
For Ingersoll and some other religious scholars, Hegseth's promotion of an idea that has largely fallen out of favor with the American public ties in closely with his religious background.

— Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of promotion

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The entertaining spaces, including the adjoining living and dining rooms, are framed by large windows that look out on the rolling hills.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The area is sparsely populated with private estates set atop hills or within canyons, making firefighting access difficult.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

The performance of total transparency could reach comical heights.

— Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
Construction also has already begun on a second pad, LC-36B, for an even larger version of New Glenn, and with it a new vertical integration facility that can handle the new rockets’ heights.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Just as Bryan’s own ascent began, alcoholism almost wrecked his fellow Oklahoma heroes, Turnpike Troubadours.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
The vehicle sheds these boosters during ascent before discarding its protective payload fairings.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of ascent

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So, Ohtani kept trying to work his way back to the mound for weeks after receiving a lubricating Orthovisc injection in his knee at the beginning of the All-Star break.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
He was fired up walking off the mound in the sixth after fanning Petey Halpin swinging at a 3-2 changeup.

— Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of mound

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The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 19,000 miles on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a significant altitude change in Peru.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
An El Niño weakens and shifts the high-altitude vertical winds that otherwise can dampen or even decapitate storms.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of altitude

Noun

There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
This advancement could help scientists investigate how electrons respond to intense light and, eventually, explore ways to control them during chemical reactions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

Just be prepared for the machine to spend a considerable amount of time producing a small mountain of plastic waste alongside your masterpiece.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Perfect Road, a documentary from Danish directors and cousins Adam and Christian Bonke, follows him on an extreme journey through some of Europe’s highest mountain passes, while also providing a meditation on modern life and character study.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026

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