high

Definitions

1. adjective

   Far above the ground, or tall.

   Examples

   • The balloon rose high in the sky.
   • The wall was too high to climb.
2. adjective

   Above the usual level.

   Examples

   • She had high cheekbones.
   • The nightgown has a high neck and long sleeves.
3. adjective

   In baseball, above the batter's shoulders.

   Examples

   • The pitch was high.
   • The umpire said the ball was too high.
4. adjective

   Coming from a mountain area that is higher than other places.

   Examples

   • High German is spoken in the mountainous south.
   • The high dialects differ from those of the lowlands.
5. adjective

   Having a stated height.

   Examples

   • The fence is three feet high.
   • The tower stood a hundred meters high.
6. adjective

   Having a top position or great importance.

   Examples

   • The elves still spoke High Elvish.
   • He comes from a very high family.
7. adjective

   Of the highest rank.

   Examples

   • The high priest led the service.
   • She held the high office of chief justice.
8. adjective

   Very serious or very important.

   Examples

   • Treason is among the high crimes.
   • It was a high festival of the sun.
9. adjective

   At the strongest or most advanced point.

   Examples

   • It is high time we left.
   • Spices were bought for high prices.
10. adjective

    Complex and deep.

    Examples

    • They talked about high ideas of art and truth.
    • High thinking is not easy for everyone.