Definition of High (meaning 1 of 2 — adjective)
Quick Meaning of High
Reaching far up into the air; tall or at a great height.
Detailed Definition of High
Extending a great distance upward from the ground or surface.
How to Pronounce High
Stress pattern: O (1-syllable word).
Tip: Long 'i' sound /haɪ/ rhymes with 'sky' and 'fly'.
Other Meanings of High
“High” has 2 distinct meanings in English. You’re viewing meaning #1; here are the other 1:
#2 High as an adjective
Large in amount or degree; above normal level or standard.
high price
How to Use High in a Sentence
Each example shows “high” in the meaning “Reaching far up into the air; tall or…”, with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.
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“The mountain is very high.”
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“We climbed the high ladder to reach the shelf.”
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“The high walls of the fortress protected the city.”
Synonyms and Antonyms of High
Common Synonyms for High
Smart Synonyms for High — When to Use Each
- tall
- for objects or structures that extend upward
- lofty
- for something impressively high or reaching into the
- elevated
- for something raised up or positioned above something
Antonyms of High
Common Collocations with High
These phrases pair with “high” in everyday English:
- high mountain
- high altitude
- high ceiling
- high wall
- high jump
Common Mistakes When Using High
Even fluent speakers slip up with “high”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:
- ✗ Wrong: The building is very height.
- ✓ Correct: The building is very high.
- Why: High is the adjective form; height is a noun, cannot be used after 'is'.
- ✗ Wrong: We flew at high altitude in clouds.
- ✓ Correct: We flew at high altitude in the clouds.
- Why: Must use article 'the' before plural noun clouds.
Other Forms of High
Frequently Asked Questions About High
What is the meaning of "High"?
Reaching far up into the air; tall or at a great height.
How do you pronounce "High"?
The IPA is /haɪ/. Long 'i' sound /haɪ/ rhymes with 'sky' and 'fly'.
What part of speech is "High"?
"High" is an adjective at A1 level (Common European Framework).
What are synonyms for "High"?
Common synonyms include tall, lofty, elevated.
How do you use "High" in a sentence?
For example: "The mountain is very high."