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altitude Antonyms
Opposite of altitude
Because the opposite of altitude shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.
Usage Example
"The commercial airliner reached its cruising depth of thirty-five thousand feet shortly after takeoff."
Strongest
depth
Strong
lowness
• noun (Context 2)
A place or region located at a considerable height above sea level (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"Athletes often train at high altitudes to improve their cardiovascular endurance."
Strong
lowland
valley
• noun (Context 3)
In geometry, the perpendicular distance from the base of a geometric figure, such as a triangle or pyramid, to its opposite vertex or parallel side.
Usage Example
"To calculate the area of the triangle, multiply the length of its base by its base and divide by two."
Strong
base
Similar words to altitude
Words similar to altitude shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
height
elevation
heights
highlands
uplands
perpendicular
loftiness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Altitude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/altitude