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high
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- pronunciation:
- haI
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, noun
- phrases:
- high and dry
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
higher, highest |
| definition 1: |
of great vertical extent; elevated; tall.
They dove into the water from the high cliff.- synonyms:
- lofty, towering
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- elevated, tall
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| definition 2: |
of a specified extent upward.
I need a stool that is two feet high.- synonyms:
- tall
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| definition 3: |
more intense or greater than usual.
You were certainly in high spirits last night!The train was traveling at high velocity at that point.- synonyms:
- elevated
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- extreme, great, intense, strong
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| definition 4: |
costly; expensive; dear.
The price was quite high, so I decided not to buy it.- synonyms:
- steep, stiff
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- costly, dear, exorbitant, expensive
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| definition 5: |
very happy or elated.
I'd never felt so high in my life as after I passed that exam.- synonyms:
- elevated, exalted
- antonyms:
- down, low
- similar words:
- ecstatic, gay, happy, jolly, joyous, mellow, merry
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| definition 6: |
elevated in pitch.
The great singer could no longer hit the high notes.Even for a woman, she has a high voice.- synonyms:
- elevated, high-pitched
- antonyms:
- low, low-pitched
- similar words:
- shrill, soprano
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| definition 7: |
of great actual or potential force or power.
The small ship encountered high winds and nearly capsized.- synonyms:
- forceful, powerful, strong
- antonyms:
- light
- similar words:
- violent
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| definition 8: |
of great dignity, importance, or seriousness.
They always go to synagogue on high holy days.Fixing this problem is a high priority.She was accused of high treason.- synonyms:
- exalted, important, influential, lofty
- antonyms:
- lowly
- similar words:
- earnest, elevated, grand, grave, moneyed, noble, ranking, rich, serious, towering
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| definition 9: |
(informal) intoxicated, esp. by drugs.
The man seemed high on drugs.- synonyms:
- intoxicated, stoned
- antonyms:
- sober, straight
- similar words:
- drunk, intoxicated, loaded, mellow
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| related words: |
alpine, drunk, lofty, mighty, peak, steep, tight |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
higher, highest |
| definition 1: |
in or to a high position or place.
The eagle flew high in the sky.I put the book high on the shelf.- synonyms:
- atop
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- above, ahead, aloft, forward, up
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| definition 2: |
at or to a high amount, degree, or cost.
The price of heating oil went high this winter. |
| definition 3: |
with extravagance.
They have a lot of a money and can afford to live high.- synonyms:
- extravagantly, lavishly, luxuriously
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| related words: |
overhead, sharp |
| phrase: |
high and dry |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is high, such as an amount or a person's spirits.
The temperature reached a record high today.She has her highs and lows.- synonyms:
- top
- antonyms:
- low
- similar words:
- acme, apex, height, lift, up
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| definition 2: |
an atmospheric condition of high pressure, often indicating fair weather.
This high should last a day or two.- antonyms:
- low
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| related words: |
buzz, thrill, trip |
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| derivation: |
higher (adj.) |
The words high and hi (a greeting) sound alike but have different meanings.
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