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ben

ben

9.9
A high mountain or tall hill often used in Scottish place names
  • noun
  • Literature
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  • Many hikers want to climb a ben when visiting the Highlands.

Examples

  • The view from the top of the ben was breathtaking on a clear day.

  • The ben stood majestically against the skyline.

  • Ben Nevis is the highest ben in Scotland.

  • We hiked up the ben last weekend.

  • We climbed to the top of the ben and enjoyed a breathtaking view of the valley below.

  • The village is situated near the foot of the ben, which is a popular hiking destination.

  • Many tourists visit the ben for its stunning scenery and diverse wildlife.

Compounds

Big Ben
8 3.3

A large bell and clock in the tower at the Houses of Parliament in London

Ben Sira
  • Literature
9.9

An ancient Jewish book of wise sayings similar to Proverbs

How High

peak
368 2.1
mountain
∞ 1.0
ben
  • Literature
9.9
fell
  • UK
1 8.0
hill
∞ 1.0
hillock
3 5.2
knoll
20 7.2

Surface Forms

ben singular
bens plural

Etymology

Ben for a mountain comes from the Scottish Gaelic word beinn, which means 'mountain' or 'hill'. So when you see Ben Nevis or another place with 'Ben' in the name, it tells you there is a mountain there.