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high

[haɪ]

high Definition

  • 1measuring a great distance from the bottom to the top
  • 2at or to a considerable or specified height
  • 3having a great or considerable amount of power, rank, or status

Using high: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "high" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The high mountain peak was covered in snow.

  • Example

    The airplane flew at a high altitude.

  • Example

    She holds a high position in the company.

high Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with high

  • high and dry

    left without any help or support

    Example

    After the company went bankrupt, many employees were left high and dry.

  • behaving as if one is superior to others

    Example

    He always acts high and mighty, as if he's better than everyone else.

  • the appropriate time for something to happen

    Example

    It's high time we started taking climate change seriously.

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Summary: high in Brief

The word 'high' [haɪ] describes something that is tall or elevated, or at a considerable height. It can also refer to having a great amount of power, rank, or status. Examples include 'The high mountain peak was covered in snow,' and 'She holds a high position in the company.' Phrases like 'high and dry' and 'high and mighty' convey being left without support and behaving as if one is superior to others, respectively.

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