high
/haɪ/
adverb
- At or to a great height or level.
- He jumped high to catch the ball.
- The kite flew high above the trees.
- Prices have risen high this year.
adjective
- Having a great distance from the bottom to the top; tall or elevated.
- We climbed to the highest point in the park to see the view.
- The mountain is so high that snow stays on top all year.
- She placed the vase on a high shelf out of reach.
- Great in amount, degree, or intensity.
- The cost of living in this city is very high.
- Temperatures today will be high, so stay hydrated.
- He received high marks on his final exam.
- Of great importance, rank, or quality.
- The judge has a high reputation for fairness.
- This restaurant is known for its high standards of service.
- She holds a high position in the company.
- Elevated in pitch or frequency.
- The whistle made a high, sharp noise.
- The singer hit a very high note during the performance.
- Dogs can hear high sounds that humans cannot.
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- She felt high from the medication the doctor gave her.
- He got high after smoking marijuana at the party.
- Driving while high is dangerous and illegal.
noun
- A high point, level, or value.
- Temperatures hit a record high in July.
- The stock market reached a new high today.
- Her spirits were at an all-time high after the good news.
- A state of euphoria or excitement, especially from drugs.
- The caffeine gave her a temporary high.
- The natural high of running a marathon is amazing.
- He was chasing the high from his first experience with the drug.