Malay dictionary

meninggi

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to become taller; to rise in height

Meanings

  1. 1
    to become taller; to rise in height
  2. 2
    to get higher in level, amount, or position
  3. 3
    to be elevated or heightened in a figurative or literary sense

Examples

  • Pokok itu meninggi selepas musim hujan.

    The tree grew taller after the rainy season.

  • Paras air sungai meninggi dengan cepat semalam.

    The river water level rose higher quickly yesterday.

  • Budak itu semakin meninggi selepas setahun tidak bertemu.

    The child has become taller after a year apart.

  • Akar pokok di halaman itu mula meninggi selepas disiram setiap hari.

    The roots of the tree in the yard began to rise after being watered every day.

  • Buku yang ditindih itu membuat timbunan kertas meninggi.

    The pile of papers rose because of the book stacked on top.

  • Harga sewa rumah di bandar itu terus meninggi.

    Rental prices in that city keep rising.

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