33. high an atmospheric pressure system characterized by relatively high pressure at its center.
34. high a high or the highest point, place, or level; peak: a record high for unemployment.
35. high an intoxicated or euphoric state induced by alcohol or narcotics.
36. high a period of sustained excitement, exhilaration, or the like.
37. high (of a ship) grounded so as to be entirely above water at low tide.
38. high deserted; stranded: to be left high and dry.
39. high at or to a height; above.
40. high in heaven.
41. high having a high position, as one who makes important decisions: the powers on high.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME heigh, var. of he(g)h, hey, OE hēah, hēh, c. OFris hāch, OS, OHG hoh, ON hār, Go hauhs; akin to Lith kaũkas swelling)
Definition of 'HIgh'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)high a lofty level or position or degree "summer temperatures reached an all-time high"
2. (noun)high an air mass of higher than normal pressure "the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high"
3. (noun)high a state of sustained elation "I'm on a permanent high these days"
4. (noun)high a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics "they took drugs to get a high on"
5. (noun)high, heights a highplace "they stood on high and observed the countryside"; "he doesn't like heights"
6. (noun)senior high school, senior high, high, highschool, high school a publicsecondaryschool usually including grades 9 through 12 "he goes to the neighborhood highschool"
8. (adj)high greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount "a high temperature"; "a high price"; "the high point of his career"; "high risks"; "has high hopes"; "the river is high"; "he has a high opinion of himself"
9. (adj)high (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high"
10. (adj)eminent, high standing above others in quality or position "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community"
11. (adj)high, high-pitched used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
12. (adj)high, in high spirits happy and excited and energetic
13. (adj)gamey, gamy, high (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
14. (adverb)high, mellow slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
15. (adverb)high, high up at a great altitude "he climbed high on the ladder"
16. (adverb)high in or to a high position, amount, or degree "prices have gone up far too high"
17. (adverb)high, richly, luxuriously in a rich manner "he lives high"
18. (adverb)high far up toward the source "he lives high up the river"
1. (adjective)high ≠ low a high wall; the highest mountain in the range
2. high used to talk about how big sth is from bottom to top How high is the mountain?; The fence is six feet high.
3. high ≠ low high white clouds
4. high ≠ low high speed/prices; high-quality goods; Confidence in the economy is high.
5. high high in sth having greater levels than usual foods that are high in fat; We had high hopes that he would be a doctor.
6. high high hopes/expectations ≠ low officers of high rank; to hold a high government office
7. high ≠ low temperatures in the high 70s; to sing the highest notes
8. high ≠ low to have a high opinion of sb
9. high under the influence of drugs high on cocaine
10. high (of winds) very strong high winds gusting to 60 miles per hour
11. high being the most extreme example of the high fashion shows in Paris and Milan
12. (noun)high ≠ low It will be hot today with a high of 92; °.
13. high record high/all-time high the highest point ever The stock market reached a record high today.
14. high ≠ low a high moving through the region
15. high a physical feeling that results from taking drugs the high you get from taking ecstasy
16. high ≠ low The whole campus was on a high after the team won.
17. high highs and lows good and bad times the highs and lows of a political campaign
18. (adverb)high ≠ low a bird flying high above the trees; from a point high on a mountain top; Throw it higher.
19. high ≠ low as prices rise higher and higher
20. high ≠ low I can't sing that high.
Definition of 'HIgh'
Webster Dictionary
1. (adverb)HIgh in a high manner; in a high place; to a great altitude; to a great degree; largely; in a superior manner; eminently; powerfully
2. (noun)HIgh an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven
3. (noun)HIgh people of rank or high station; as, high and low
4. (noun)HIgh the highest card dealt or drawn
5. HIgh elevated above any starting point of measurement, as a line, or surface; having altitude; lifted up; raised or extended in the direction of the zenith; lofty; tall; as, a high mountain, tower, tree; the sun is high
6. HIgh regarded as raised up or elevated; distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; superior; -- used indefinitely or relatively, and often in figurative senses, which are understood from the connection
7. HIgh elevated in character or quality, whether moral or intellectual; preeminent; honorable; as, high aims, or motives
8. HIgh exalted in socialstanding or general estimation, or in rank, reputation, office, and the like; dignified; as, she was welcomed in the highest circles
10. HIgh of great strength, force, importance, and the like; strong; mighty; powerful; violent; sometimes, triumphant; victorious; majestic, etc.; as, a high wind; high passions
11. HIgh very abstract; difficult to comprehend or surmount; grand; noble
12. HIgh costly; dear in price; extravagant; as, to hold goods at a highprice
13. HIgh arrogant; lofty; boastful; proud; ostentatious; -- used in a bad sense
14. HIgh possessing a characteristicquality in a supreme or superior degree; as, high (i. e., intense) heat; high (i. e., full or quite) noon; high (i. e., rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i. e., complete) pleasure; high (i. e., deep or vivid) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc
15. HIgh strong-scented; slightly tainted; as, epicures do not cookgame before it is high