high
high Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Greater than usual, expected, or average in amount, degree, cost, or intensity.
"The region experienced high winds and heavy rainfall during the severe storm."
Extending far upward from a base or being located at an elevated point.
"The castle was situated on a high mountain overlooking the entire valley."
Under the noticeable influence of alcohol or psychoactive drugs.
"He was too high to drive safely after leaving the party."
• adverb
At or to a considerable or specified elevation or upward distance.
"The eagle flew high above the canyon walls."
At or to a significant degree, level, or price.
"During the intense negotiations, the stakes were raised high."
• noun
A top point, maximum level, or highest figure achieved.
"Gasoline prices reached an all-time high during the summer travel season."
A state of altered consciousness, extreme euphoria, or exhilaration, typically induced by psychoactive substances or intense physical activity.
"She experienced a natural runner's high after completing her first marathon."
An area of high atmospheric pressure, generally associated with clear weather conditions.
"A strong high is expected to bring sunny skies for the entire weekend."
Word Nuance & Usage
When describing vertical dimension, 'high' generally refers to elevation or inanimate objects with a broad base (e.g., a high mountain, a high wall), whereas 'tall' is used for living things or objects with a narrow base (e.g., a tall person, a tall tree).
• Rhymes for high
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'hēah', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hoog' and German 'hoch'.