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high
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- pronunciation:
- haI
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
higher, highest |
| definition 1: |
reaching up a great distance; tall.
We had a great view from the top of the high cliff.- synonyms:
- lofty
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- tall
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| definition 2: |
at a given distance from the ground.
That branch is fifteen feet high.- synonyms:
- tall
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| definition 3: |
above what is usual.
The train traveled at a high speed.- similar words:
- extreme, great, intense, strong
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| definition 4: |
costing a lot; expensive.
The price of land near the beach is very high.- synonyms:
- steep, stiff
- similar words:
- costly, dear, expensive
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| definition 5: |
raised in pitch.
He has a high voice.It is hard for me to sing the high notes.- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- shrill, soprano
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| definition 6: |
important, serious, or dignified in nature.
My brother is a person of high ideals.- synonyms:
- important, influential, lofty
- similar words:
- earnest, grand, grave, noble, rich, serious
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| related words: |
drunk, lofty, mighty, steep |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
higher, highest |
| definition: |
in or to a high position or place.
The bird flew high in the sky.- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- above, ahead, aloft, forward, up
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| related words: |
overhead |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that is high, such as an amount or a person's spirits.
Gas prices reached a new high this summer.My brother is on a high because he got all A's and B's this year.- synonyms:
- top
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- apex, height, lift, up
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| related words: |
thrill |
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| derivation: |
higher (adj.) |
The words high and hi (a greeting) sound alike but have different meanings.
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