No. 688 in Greek

ύψους

The Greek word "ύψους" means "height" in English.

In a sentence

Το νέο κτήριο είναι ύψους πενήντα μέτρων.
The new building is fifty meters tall.
Here 'ύψους' denotes the height dimension of an object, specifying its measure.
Έδωσε ένα ποσό ύψους εκατό ευρώ για φιλανθρωπία.
He donated an amount of one hundred euros for charity.
In this example, 'ύψους' indicates the numerical value of a monetary contribution.
Η πίεση έφτασε σε ύψους επικίνδυνες τιμές.
The pressure reached dangerous high levels.
This sentence uses 'ύψους' metaphorically to describe an intensity reaching high levels.

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