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 study examined 19 airports around the world and found that airports with short runways, high elevations and hotter climates would be affected most. — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Through the end of the week, the East Bay will also see near critical fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, while the North Bay will see elevated fire weather conditions at elevations over 1,000 feet, the weather service said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 But for those who do arrive, a first observation — after the thinner air, with Lhasa Gonggar International Airport at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) elevation — might be the official welcome messages. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Those who hike the entire trail will end up climbing more than 250,000 feet in elevation. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elevation

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Over time, however, retailers may begin evaluating whether certain promotions, bundles or low-ticket offers create an outsized number of cash adjustments.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Occasionally, a dealership offers a service promotion such as lifetime free oil changes funded by the dealership.

— Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of promotion

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As the light dips behind the hills and Chianti’s color palette softens, life beyond the estate starts to feel quite distant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Visitors wander at their own pace in search of enormous trolls hidden among the trees, along the riverbank, and across gentle hills.

— Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of hill

Noun

Some have done so successfully, others have struggled to reach such heights.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
These include a double-height great room featuring a bespoke light fixture that evokes a marine creature and a formal dining room anchored by a custom table measuring almost 20 feet long and topped with seafoam-green glass.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

After a discussion, the umpires announced that Schultz would have to exit because of the second mound visit of the inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
New York Mets rookie Jefry Yan jumped high in the air with his feet spread apart, landed on the front of the mound and then slapped the grass with his left hand while briefly going to a knee.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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Totality will cross eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain, offering dramatic low-altitude views of the eclipsed sun above volcanic landscapes, glaciers and medieval cities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Solar field reaches key milestone The 100-megawatt (MW) facility is the first tower-type solar thermal power plant in Xizang and the first of its kind built at an ultra-high altitude under extreme cold and weak-grid conditions.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of altitude

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Yet there’s been growing backlash over the technology’s rapid advancement and its influence on everything from jobs to cybersecurity, mental health, the economy and local communities.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
This convergence will redefine industries, national security, scientific advancement, and day-to-day living.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of advancement

Noun

Nastassja Martin is a French anthropologist who studies indigenous cultures in Alaska and the Siberian mountains of Kamchatka.

— The Know, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
All of this good fortune heaped a mountain of pressure on Burke, who was then living in Virginia and working as an associate editor at Katie Couric Media, a fast-churning life-style site that traffics primarily in wellness and shopping content.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

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