high

/hˈa‍ɪ/

/ˈhaɪ/

[adjective] [adverb] [noun]

high

[ADJECTIVE]

having a relatively great vertical extent

antonyms : low

having an amount, degree, size, etc, that is greater than normal

antonyms : low

near the top in position, rank, or influence

synonyms : eminent

used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

synonyms : high-pitched

antonyms : low

happy and excited and energetic

synonyms : in high spirits

slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)

synonyms : mellow

(used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted

synonyms : gamey

gamy

high

[ADVERB]

to, at, or far above the ground

synonyms : high up

at or to a great price, value, amount, degree, etc.

far up toward the source

in a rich manner

synonyms : luxuriously

richly

High

[NOUN]

a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12

synonyms : high school

highschool

senior high

senior high school

a lofty level or position or degree

antonyms : low

a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed

synonyms : high gear

a high place

synonyms : heights

an air mass of higher than normal pressure

a state of altered consciousness caused by alcohol or drugs

a state of sustained elation

antonyms : low spirits

Examples

1. The colorful bird flew high in the sky.

2. The prices at the luxury boutique were quite high.

3. The airplane flies high above the clouds.

4. Unfortunately, the price of short ribs can be quite high.

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