High
adjective
At a great vertical distance above the ground or another point of reference.
The kite was flying high in the sky.
Often appears as...
- high mountain
- high tree
adjective
Greater than average in degree, intensity, or amount.
The temperature is quite high today.
Often appears as...
- high temperature
- high cost
adjective
Ranking above others in importance or class.
She has a high position in the company.
Often appears as...
- high status
- high rank
adjective
Under the influence of a substance, specifically drugs or alcohol.
He was high on marijuana.
Often appears as...
- get high
- feeling high
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A period of intense excitement or happiness.
She was on a high after her success.
Often appears as...
- on a high
- feel the high
adverb
At or to a great vertical distance.
He jumped high into the air.
Often appears as...
- jump high
- fly high
adverb
At or to a large degree or level.
The prices are high.
Often appears as...
- price high
- rate high
adjective
At a great vertical distance above the ground or another point of reference.
The kite was flying high in the sky.
Often appears as...
- high mountain
- high tree
adjective
Greater than average in degree, intensity, or amount.
The temperature is quite high today.
Often appears as...
- high temperature
- high cost
adjective
Ranking above others in importance or class.
She has a high position in the company.
Often appears as...
- high status
- high rank
adjective
Under the influence of a substance, specifically drugs or alcohol.
He was high on marijuana.
Often appears as...
- get high
- feeling high
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A period of intense excitement or happiness.
She was on a high after her success.
Often appears as...
- on a high
- feel the high
adverb
At or to a great vertical distance.
He jumped high into the air.
Often appears as...
- jump high
- fly high
adverb
At or to a large degree or level.
The prices are high.
Often appears as...
- price high
- rate high
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Height
Used to describe objects far from the ground, often inspiring awe or indicating a viewpoint.
The cliff was high, overlooking the vast ocean.
Pro Tip 2/2Measurement Context
Applied when discussing vertical size, good for comparisons and geography.
The new skyscraper is the highest in our city.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Height
Used to describe objects far from the ground, often inspiring awe or indicating a viewpoint.
The cliff was high, overlooking the vast ocean.
Pro Tip 2/2Measurement Context
Applied when discussing vertical size, good for comparisons and geography.
The new skyscraper is the highest in our city.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Height
Used to describe objects far from the ground, often inspiring awe or indicating a viewpoint.
The cliff was high, overlooking the vast ocean.
Pro Tip 2/2Measurement Context
Applied when discussing vertical size, good for comparisons and geography.
The new skyscraper is the highest in our city.
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describe this woman being the first woman in the room of all white men in a time when that was not popular the courage to even walk in that room with your head held high i don't think many people could do that
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French Philosopher
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American Author
Sadly, the truth is, there aren't many people who can be put in high positions who won't start thinking highly of themselves.
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Yao Ming
Chinese Athlete
I finished my high school. I think an educate is very, very important.
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I base jumped off one of the highest buildings in the world.
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Noam Chomsky
American Activist
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He climbs highest who helps another up.
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French Philosopher
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Yao Ming
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