Definition (noun) a lofty level or position or degree
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summer temperatures reached an all-time high
Definition (noun) an air mass of higher than normal pressure
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the east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
Definition (noun) a state of sustained elation
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I'm on a permanent high these days
Definition (noun) a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics
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they took drugs to get a high on
Definition (noun) a high place
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they stood on high and observed the countryside
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he doesn't like heights
Definition (noun) a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
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he goes to the neighborhood highschool
Definition (noun) a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
Definition (adj) greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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a high temperature
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a high price
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the high point of his career
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high risks
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has high hopes
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the river is high
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he has a high opinion of himself
Definition (adj) (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
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a high mountain
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high ceilings
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high buildings
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a high forehead
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a high incline
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a foot high
Definition (adj) standing above others in quality or position
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people in high places
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the high priest
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eminent members of the community
Definition (adj) used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
Definition (adj) happy and excited and energetic
Definition (adj) (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
Definition (adj) slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
Definition (adv) at a great altitude
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he climbed high on the ladder
Definition (adv) in or to a high position, amount, or degree
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prices have gone up far too high
Definition (adv) in a rich manner
Definition (adv) far up toward the source
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he lives high up the river