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Meaning of the word high in English

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high

US /haɪ/
UK /haɪ/
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Adjective

1.

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

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

at a peak or maximum level

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

important or serious

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

feeling or showing great joy or excitement

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
elatedeuphoricexhilarated
Synonym:
lowdepressed

Adverb

1.

at or to a considerable height

Example:
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The bird flew high above the trees.
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He jumped high to catch the ball.
Synonym:
aloftupupwards
Synonym:
low

Noun

1.

a high level or figure

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