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Definition hill in American English

hill noun

[countable] noun
/hɪl/
1

an area of land that is higher than the land surrounding it but smaller and lower than a mountain

Example

a valley surrounded by wooded hills

Example

the Pentland Hills

Example

an area popular with hill walkers

Example

They climbed slowly to the top of the hill.

Example

The village is built on a steep hill.

Example

We went walking in the hills.

Synonyms and related words
ascent bluff butte
1.1

a steep slope in a path or road

Example

Go up the hill and turn right at the lights.

Example

A motorcycle appeared over the brow of the hill.

Synonyms and related words
ascent bluff butte bend bicycle lane bike lane
2

the U.S. Congress

Synonyms and related words
apparatus assembly bureaucracy
3

where you choose to make your stand

Example

In my opinion, this is not a hill to die on.

Example

Not every hill is worth dying on.

Example

Is this the hill you want to die on?

Definition hill in American English