high
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/haɪ/]
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Senses
1. high (adj) — sense 1
Definition: Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
Example: The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain
2. high (adj) — sense 2
Definition: Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:: Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Example: She was like a Beardsley Salome, he had said. And indeed she had the narrow eyes and the high cheekbone of that creature, and as nearly the sinuosity as is compatible with human symmetry. His wooing had been brief but incisive.
3. high (adj) — sense 3
Definition: Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:: Of a ball, above the batter's shoulders.
Example: the pitch (or: the ball) was high
4. high (adv) — sense 4
Definition: In or to an elevated position.
Example: How high above land did you fly?
5. high (adv) — sense 5
Definition: In or at a great value.
Example: Costs have grown higher this year again.
6. high (adv) — sense 6
Definition: At a pitch of great frequency.
Example: I certainly can't sing that high.
7. high (noun) — sense 7
Definition: A high point or position, literally (as, an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven) or figuratively (as, a point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best, greatest, most numerous, maximum, etc).
Example: It was one of the highs of his career.
8. high (noun) — sense 8
Definition: A high point or position, literally (as, an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven) or figuratively (as, a point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best, greatest, most numerous, maximum, etc).: The maximum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
Example: Today's high was 32 °C.
9. high (noun) — sense 9
Definition: A period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs.
Example: That pill gave me a high for a few hours, before I had a comedown.
Structure of the word
Roots:- kewk (Proto-Indo-European)
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