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释义 | Thesaurus: synonyms and antonyms oftoweringin EnglishtoweringThesaurus>having a large distance from bottom to top>towering These are words and phrases related totowering. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,go to the definition of towering. HAVING A LARGE DISTANCE FROM BOTTOM TO TOPThe towering redwoods were awe-inspiring. Synonyms and examples high The garden is surrounded by a high wall. tall Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. loftyformal The path winds along the lofty peaks of the Andes. soaring Soaring mountains and lush valleys are every nature enthusiast's dream. Antonyms and examples low The pasture is surrounded by a low fence. short He's rather short. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms oftowering. See also height tallness statureformal altitude elevation high in extreme stratosphericinformal sky-high elevated inflated high-pitched shrill reedydisapproving squeaky treble soprano ultrasonic Learn moreWhen somethinghas a large distance from the bottom to the top, or its top is far off the ground, you say it is high. When you talk aboutthe distance between the bottom and the topof a person or thing, you are talking about height. You can also use high when something isgreater than the usual level or amount. When a sound isnear or at the top of a range of sounds, you say it is a high sound. |
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