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Definitions of high from WordNet
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high (n.)
a lofty level or position or degree;
summer temperatures reached an all-time high
high (n.)
an air mass of higher than normal pressure;
the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
high (n.)
a state of sustained elation;
I'm on a permanent high these days
high (n.)
a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics;
they took drugs to get a high on
high (n.)
a high place;
they stood on high and observed the countryside
Synonyms: heights
high (n.)
a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12;
Synonyms: senior high school / senior high / highschool / high school
high (n.)
a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed;
Synonyms: high gear
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high (adj.)
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount;
a high temperature
he has a high opinion of himself
a high price
the river is high
high risks
the high point of his career
has high hopes
high (adj.)
(literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high');
a high forehead
a foot high
a high mountain
high buildings
a high incline
high ceilings
high (adj.)
standing above others in quality or position;
the high priest
people in high places
Synonyms: eminent
high (adj.)
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency;
Synonyms: high-pitched
high (adj.)
happy and excited and energetic;
Synonyms: in high spirits
high (adj.)
slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana);
Synonyms: mellow
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high (adv.)
at a great altitude;
he climbed high on the ladder
Synonyms: high up
high (adv.)
in or to a high position, amount, or degree;
prices have gone up far too high
high (adv.)
far up toward the source;
he lives high up the river
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