high
Translation
high, tall, elevated, senior
Examples
The mountain is very high.
The mountain is very high.
She has a high position in the company.
She has a high position in the company.
He spoke in a high voice.
He spoke in a high voice.
The cost of living is high.
The cost of living is high.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is high (sth.) is of a great vertical extent The mountain is very high.
a high ((noun)) a (noun) of a great degree or level She has a high position in the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tall, elevated, lofty; Antonyms: low, short
Etymology
From Old English 'hēah', related to German 'hoch'. It has a common Germanic root.
Memory Tips
Think of reaching 'high' up to the sky. This core idea of vertical distance extends metaphorically to high ranks, prices, and sounds.