high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level.

high adjective (IMPORTANT) B2 having power, an important position, or great influence: an officer of high rank

HIGH definition: having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall. See examples of high used in a sentence.

Define high. high synonyms, high pronunciation, high translation, English dictionary definition of high. adj. high·er , high·est 1. a. Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward: a …

If something is high, it is a long way above the ground, above sea level, or above a person or thing. I looked down from the high window. The sun was high in the sky, blazing down on us. …

High, lofty, tall, towering refer to something that has considerable height. High is a general term, and denotes either extension upward or position at a considerable height: six feet high; a high …

Aug 28, 2012 · Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions. I told him about …

High definition: Far or farther from a reference point.

Definition of high adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Use the adjective high to describe something with a great elevation. If you want to see a really high mountain, you should visit Mount Everest.