high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level.
Define high. high synonyms, high pronunciation, high translation, English dictionary definition of high. adj. high·er , high·est 1. a. Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward: a high mountain; a high tower. b. Extending a specified distance...
If something is high, it is a long way above the ground, above sea level, or above a person or thing. I looked down from the high window. The bridge was high, jacked up on wooden piers. The sun was high in the sky, blazing down on us.
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 shelf.Lofty denotes imposing or even inspiring height: lofty crags.
High (adjective, informal): Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. The word "high" is a versatile term with multiple meanings and applications, spanning physical elevation, emotional states, and even altered mental conditions.
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 54 public high schools serving 40,208 students in Cincinnati, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Cincinnati, OH are Walnut Hills High School, Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students and Madeira High School.
Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions. I told him about everything I could think of; and what I couldn't think of he did. He asked about six questions during my yarn, but every question had a point to it.
