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Meaning ofhighin English

high

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Pluralhighs
Comparative Adjectivehigher
Superlative Adjectivehighest
Comparative Adverbhigher
Superlative Adverbhighest

Definitions

Adjective
1. elevated above average; lofty
2. elevated in status; prestigious
  The university is a high institution in the country.
3. relatively high; above normal level
  The mountain is very high and difficult to climb.
4. advanced to the utmost extent; highly developed
  The company has developed high technology to improve efficiency.
5. of great importance; serious or solemn
  The issue of climate change is a high priority for the government.
6. having a specified height; tall
  The building has a high ceiling with large windows.
7. elevated in mood; excited or merry
  The crowd was in a high spirit after the concert.
8. luxurious; rich in lifestyle
  The luxury hotel offers a high standard of service to its guests.
9. sharply pitched; acutely sounding
  The soprano's high note was impressive and received applause.
10. having the highest rank or value
  The new policy has high approval ratings among citizens.
11. winning in cards; taking tricks
  The player's high score in the card game secured their victory.
12. intoxicated; under a drug's influence
  After taking the medication, she felt high and disoriented.
13. up the field; near opponent's goal
  The football team pushed forward, playing high up the field.
Noun
1. an area of high atmospheric pressure
  The meteorologist forecasted a high over the region, bringing clear skies.
2. the highest card dealt
  In the poker game, the high was the ace of spades, winning the hand.

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