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Meaning of the word hill in English

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hill

US /hɪl/
UK /hɪl/
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Noun

1.

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
2.

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

Verb

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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