himalayas

Him·a·la·yas

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [him-uh-ley-uh z, hi-mahl-yuh z]
- /ˌhɪm əˈleɪ əz, hɪˈmɑl yəz/
- /hɪməˈleɪəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [him-uh-ley-uh z, hi-mahl-yuh z]
- /ˌhɪm əˈleɪ əz, hɪˈmɑl yəz/

Definitions of himalayas word

noun himalayas the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters). 1
noun plural himalayas mountain range in Asia 1
noun himalayas mountain system of SC Asia, extending along the Indian-Tibetan border and through Pakistan, Nepal, & Bhutan: highest peak, Mt. Everest 0

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himalayas popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for himalayas

noun himalayas

chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)

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