Hill

usgb/hɪl/
noun

A small area of land that is higher than the land around it.

The house is on the top of the hill.
Visual representation of "hill" - A small area of land that is higher than the land around it

Often appears as...

  • climb a hill
  • over the hill
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Visual representation of "hill"
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Size perception

Hills are smaller than mountains, making them the lesser challenge in metaphors.

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Starting this business is a hill, not a mountain.
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Physical activities

Discussing outdoor activities, 'hill' indicates areas suitable for hiking or biking.

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We're biking up the hill this weekend.
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Describing landscapes

'Hill' can elucidate the nature of an area's terrain in descriptions.

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Quaint cottages dotted the rolling hills.
Visual representation of the word "Hill"

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