high
//haɪ//
Adjective
Having a great vertical extent; extending far upward from a base or ground level.
The mountain is very high.
Located at or extending to a relatively great elevation; far above ground or sea level.
The village is located high in the mountains.
Greater than normal in degree, intensity, or amount.
The patient has a high fever.
Of great importance, rank, or status; elevated in position or character.
She holds a high position in the company.
(of sound) Having a relatively great frequency; acute in pitch.
She has a high voice.
(informal) Intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, especially euphoric from drugs.
He was high on drugs and couldn't think clearly.
Adverb
At or to a great height or elevation.
The bird flew high in the sky.
At or to a high degree, level, or amount.
Temperatures can rise high in the summer.
Noun
A high point, level, or degree; the maximum or peak.
The stock reached a new high yesterday.
An area of high atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.
A high is moving in from the west, bringing clear skies.
(informal) A state of euphoria or intoxication, especially from drugs.
He was on a high after taking the drug.