high

US /haɪ/
UK /haɪ/
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1.

of great or more than average extent, size, or amount

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The mountain is very high.
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She has a high fever.
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tallelevatedlofty
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low
2.

at a peak or maximum level

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The stock market reached a new high today.
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Temperatures will be high this week.
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peakmaximumtop
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low
3.

important or serious

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This is a matter of high importance.
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He holds a high position in the company.
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significantmajorsenior
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unimportantminor
4.

feeling or showing great joy or excitement

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She was high on life after winning the lottery.
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The team was on a high after their victory.
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elatedeuphoricexhilarated
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lowdepressed
1.

at or to a considerable height

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The bird flew high above the trees.
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He jumped high to catch the ball.
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aloftupupwards
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low
1.

a high level or figure

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The temperature reached a new high today.
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He scored a personal high in the competition.
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peakmaximumrecord
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low
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