Sekirov Dictionary

high

/haɪ/

adjective29

  1. reaching a long way up, or a long way above the ground
  2. Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
  3. Having a large or comparatively larger concentration of (a substance, which is often but not always linked by "in" when predicative).
  4. Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level.
  5. Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
  6. Of a ball, above the batter's shoulders.
  7. Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions.
  8. With tall waves.
  9. (informal) Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
  10. Elevated in status, esteem, or prestige, or in importance or development; exalted in rank, station, or character.
  11. Most exalted; foremost.
  12. Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).
  13. Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).
  14. Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
  15. Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.
  16. Consummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith.
  17. Advanced in complexity (and hence potentially abstract and/or difficult to comprehend).
  18. Luxurious; rich.
  19. Keen, enthused.
  20. Remote (to the north or south) from the equator; situated at (or constituting) a latitude which is expressed by a large number.
  21. Extreme, excessive; now specifically very traditionalist and conservative.
  22. Positioned up the field, towards the opposing team's goal.
  23. Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.
  24. Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
  25. Having the highest rank in a straight, flush or straight flush.
  26. Winning; able to take a trick, win a round, etc.
  27. Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.
  28. Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
  29. Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.

noun7

  1. A high point or position, literally (as, an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven) or figuratively (as, a point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best, greatest, most numerous, maximum, etc).
  2. The maximum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
  3. A period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs.
  4. A large area of elevated atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.
  5. A drug that gives such a high.
  6. (informal) Ellipsis of high school.
  7. The highest card dealt or drawn.

adverb3

  1. In or to an elevated position.
  2. In or at a great value.
  3. At a pitch of great frequency.

verb1

  1. (no longer used) To rise.
forms

highed · highing · highs · higher · highest

Phrases with high

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