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altitude (adjective)

Altitude refers to the vertical distance or height of an object or location above a specific reference point, most commonly sea level. It is a technical term frequently used in aviation, geography, and sports science to describe how high something is in the atmosphere.

💬 Example

"We felt the change in altitude as we drove up the steep mountain road."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ALT' as 'A Loft Top'. Altitude is how high you are at the top, aloft in the sky.

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🔗 Synonyms
height elevation loftiness peak stature
⚠️ Common Mistakes

The plane was at a high latitude. → The plane was at a high altitude.

He is a very altitude man. → He is a very tall man.

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