Meaning of the word hill in English

What does hill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hill

US /hɪl/

UK /hɪl/

a naturally raised area of land, smaller than a mountain

Example:

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We climbed the hill to get a better view.

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The house is located on a gentle hill.

Synonym:

mound rise knoll ridge elevation

a slope in a road

Example:

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The car struggled to go up the steep hill.

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Be careful, there's a sharp hill ahead.

Synonym:

slope incline gradient rise

to form into a hill or mound

Example:

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The farmer hilled up the soil around the potato plants.

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They carefully hilled the compost to create a raised bed.

Synonym:

mound heap pile ridge

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over the hill