Pronunciation: /haɪ/
noun a high point or level
A1 I like to fly kites up high in the sky.
A2 The high of the mountain was covered in snow.
B1 The price of gas is too high these days.
B2 The high of the roller coaster was exhilarating.
C1 The high of his career came when he won the Nobel Prize.
C2 The high of the stock market has investors feeling optimistic.
adjective having a great vertical extent
A1 The kite flew high in the sky.
A2 She wore high heels to the party.
B1 The mountain peak reached a high altitude.
B2 The skyscraper had a high number of floors.
C1 The company's stock reached a high value on the market.
C2 The high level of competition made it challenging to succeed in the industry.
adverb at or to a considerable or specified height
A1 She jumped high in the air to catch the ball.
A2 The plane flew high above the clouds.
B1 He turned the volume up high on the stereo.
B2 The mountain climbers reached a high altitude before setting up camp.
C1 The stock market reached a new high last week.
C2 The singer hit a high note that impressed the audience.
preposition at or to a point or level above the ground or other surface
A1 The cat jumped high to catch the toy.
A2 She placed the book high on the shelf so the children couldn't reach it.
B1 The mountain climbers reached a high altitude before setting up camp.
B2 The prices at the luxury hotel were too high for most tourists.
C1 The CEO's salary is in the high six figures, reflecting his level of responsibility.
C2 The high demand for the new product led to shortages in stores across the country.
formal The high levels of pollution in the city are a cause for concern.
informal I love going for hikes in the mountains because of the high altitude.
slang I can't believe how high the prices are at that fancy restaurant.
figurative Her spirits were high after receiving the good news.
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