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high

A child points to a high mountain peak in the distance.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Elevated in position or level: Being at a great vertical distance from the ground or a base level.
    • Greater than normal in degree, intensity, or amount: Exceeding the usual or average level.
    • Of high rank, status, or importance: Occupying a superior or important position.
    • Having a high pitch: Used to describe sounds or voices that are at the upper end of the auditory frequency range.
    • Intoxicated or euphoric: Slightly and pleasantly affected by alcohol or drugs; or in a state of great excitement or happiness.
    • (Of meat) Slightly tainted: Having a strong, often unpleasant smell indicating it is beginning to spoil.

  2. Noun:

    • A high point or level: A peak, maximum, or elevated position.
    • A state of euphoria or intoxication: A feeling of excitement, happiness, or altered consciousness, often induced by substances.
    • A high-pressure area in meteorology: An air mass with atmospheric pressure higher than that of surrounding areas.
    • A high gear in a vehicle: A gear that provides the greatest speed for a given engine speed.
    • A high school: A public secondary school.

  3. Adverb:

    • At or to a high position, level, or degree: Far above the ground or a base point; to a great degree.
    • In a rich or luxurious manner: Involving great expense or lavishness.
    • At a great altitude: Far above sea level or the earth's surface.
Usage and Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The plane flew at a high altitude. (Describing great elevation)
    • She has a high temperature. (Describing greater than normal intensity)
    • He holds a high position in the company. (Describing important status)
    • The singer hit a high note perfectly. (Describing sound pitch)
    • They were feeling high after their team's victory. (Describing a state of euphoria)
    • The meat smelled slightly high. (Describing tainted food)

  • Noun:

    • Summer temperatures reached an all-time high. (Referring to a peak level)
    • He was on a natural high after completing the marathon. (Referring to a state of elation)
    • A high is moving in, bringing clear weather. (Referring to a meteorological system)
    • Shift the car into high on the highway. (Referring to a gear)
    • She attends the local high. (Referring to a school; informal for 'high school')

  • Adverb:

    • The eagle soared high above the mountains. (Indicating great height)
    • Prices have risen too high. (Indicating a great degree or amount)
    • They lived high on their earnings. (Indicating a luxurious lifestyle)
    • He climbed high on the ladder. (Indicating great altitude)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
  • "High and dry": In a difficult situation without help or resources; also literally, stranded out of water.
    • After the funding was cut, the research project was left high and dry.
  • "High and mighty": Behaving in a superior and arrogant manner.
    • Ever since his promotion, he's been acting so high and mighty.
  • "On a high": Experiencing a period of great excitement, success, or euphoria.
    • The team has been on a high since winning the championship.
Variants and Related Words
  • Highly (adverb): To a high degree or level; very.
    • She is highly respected in her field.
  • Height (noun): The measurement of how tall something is; a high place.
    • The height of the building is impressive.
  • Highness (noun): The quality or state of being high; (capitalized) a title for royalty.
    • Your Highness, the guests have arrived.
Synonyms
  • Elevated (adj): Raised up; lofty.
  • Tall (adj): Of great height.
  • Peak (n): The highest point.
  • Elated (adj): Very happy and excited.
  • Intoxicated (adj): Affected by alcohol or drugs.
Phrasal Verbs and Common Collocations
  • High five (n/v): A gesture of celebration or greeting where two people slap each other's raised palms.
    • They gave each other a high five after scoring the goal.
  • Run high: For emotions, tensions, or prices to be intense or at a high level.
    • Feelings ran high during the debate.
  • Hold in high regard/esteem: To respect or admire someone greatly.
    • The professor is held in high regard by his students.
Idioms and Fixed Expressions
  • It's high time: It is the appropriate time, often later than it should have been.
    • It's high time you cleaned your room.
  • High horse: An attitude of moral superiority.
    • He needs to get off his high horse and listen to others.
  • For the high jump: In serious trouble or about to be severely reprimanded.
    • If the boss finds out, you'll be for the high jump.
  • High stakes: Involving the risk of a very significant gain or loss.
    • This is a high-stakes negotiation.
high

A child points to a high mountain peak in the distance.

Adjective
  1. slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
  2. (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
  3. happy and excited and energetic
  4. used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
  5. standing above others in quality or position
    • people in high places
    • the high priest
    • eminent members of the community
  6. (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
    • a high mountain
    • high ceilings
    • high buildings
    • a high forehead
    • a high incline
    • a foot high
  7. greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
    • a high temperature
    • a high price
    • the high point of his career
    • high risks
    • has high hopes
    • the river is high
    • he has a high opinion of himself
Noun
  1. a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
  2. a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
    • he goes to the neighborhood highschool
  3. a high place
    • they stood on high and observed the countryside
    • he doesn't like heights
  4. a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics
    • they took drugs to get a high on
  5. a state of sustained elation
    • I'm on a permanent high these days
  6. an air mass of higher than normal pressure
    • the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
  7. a lofty level or position or degree
    • summer temperatures reached an all-time high
Adverb
  1. far up toward the source
    • he lives high up the river
  2. in a rich manner
    • he lives high
  3. in or to a high position, amount, or degree
    • prices have gone up far too high
  4. at a great altitude
    • he climbed high on the ladder

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