Learn about the difference between the homophones: high and hi

Definitions

high

High is an adjective that refers to something that is situated far above ground level, or something that has a great vertical extent. It can also refer to something that is great in quantity, size, or intensity.

Example

The high mountain peak was covered in snow.

Example

She was feeling high after winning the race.

hi

Hi is a friendly greeting used to acknowledge someone's presence or to start a conversation.

Example

Hi, how are you?

Example

I waved and said hi to my neighbor as I walked past her house.

Tips To Remember the Differences

Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:

- To remember the difference between high and hi, think of the letter 'g' in high as standing for 'ground', which is where something high is far from. - For hi, think of it as a simple greeting, like saying 'hello'.