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.
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 , tall , and lofty mean being above the usual level in height. high is used for things and not people, and it refers to distance from the ground or some other surface. A high fence surrounded the house. tall is used for both people and things. She is tall for her age.
If you want to see a really high mountain, you should visit Mount Everest. You can also use high to describe a sound or musical note that is elevated in pitch. Some stores use a high-pitched buzzing sound to keep teenagers from loitering.
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...
Definition of high adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
It's two and a half metres high and one metre wide. The corn grew waist-high (= as high as a person's waist) in the fields. high The garden is surrounded by a high wall. tall Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain. lofty The path winds along the lofty peaks of the Andes.