high, tall, lofty mean above the average in height. high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous …

Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward: a high mountain; a high tower. b. Extending a specified distance upward: a cabinet ten feet high. 2. Far or farther from a …

High, lofty, tall, towering refer to something that has considerable height. High is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high …

Aug 28, 2012 · high (comparative higher, superlative highest) Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level: Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty. …

high adjective (IMPORTANT) B2 having power, an important position, or great influence: an officer of high rank

Someone who is high in a particular profession or society, or has a high position, has a very important position and has great authority and influence. Every single one of the arms …

Feb 1, 2025 · High (adjective, informal): Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. The word "high" is a versatile term with multiple meanings and applications, spanning physical elevation, emotional …

High definition: Far or farther from a reference point.

Derived forms: highs, highest, higher.

While all three words mean "above the average in height," high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a …