high

high · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Extending or situated far above the ground or another reference point.

  2. 2.

    Great in amount, degree, or intensity.

  3. 3.

    Of great importance or rank.

  4. 4.

    (of sound) Having a relatively great frequency.

  5. 5.

    (informal) Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol.

  6. 6.

    A high point, level, or figure.

  7. 7.

    An area of high barometric pressure.

  8. 8.

    At or to a considerable height.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    high and dry — stranded; abandoned
  • •
    high and low — everywhere; in all places
  • •
    high time — past the appropriate time
  • •
    on a high — in a state of elation
  • •
    high and mighty — arrogant; self-important
  • •
    fly high — be ambitious or successful

Related words

Antonyms: low, short, small
See also: elevated, height, low, tall
Synonyms: elevated, great, lofty, tall

Etymology

From Old English "hēah" (high, tall, lofty), from Proto-Germanic "hauhaz," from Proto-Indo-European "koukos." Cognate with German "hoch" and Dutch "hoog."