high (EN)

adjective, adverb, noun

adjective “high”

1. having a great vertical extent (for objects that are also wide)
   Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.

   The hikers struggled to reach the top of the high mountain.
2. positioned far above the ground or sea level
   The window is so high I can't even see who is inside.
3. having a large amount or degree
   The cake had a high sugar content, making it very sweet.
4. being the most important or leading figure
   The high priest was revered by all in the village for his wisdom and guidance.
5. characterized by opulence or affluence
   She always dreamed of the high life, with fancy cars and lavish parties.
6. of serious significance or grave concern
   The court is dealing with a case of high crime.
7. feeling very happy or euphoric
   After winning the championship, the whole team was in a high mood, celebrating all night long.
8. located far from the equator
   Polar bears are commonly found in the high Arctic, where temperatures are extremely cold year-round.
9. containing a large amount of a specific substance
   This cereal is high in fiber.
10. having a sound of greater frequency
    The violin played a series of high notes that echoed beautifully in the concert hall.
11. experiencing the effects of drugs or alcohol
    After smoking marijuana, she felt unusually high and couldn't stop laughing.
12. located closer to the opponent's goal in sports
    Their striker was caught offside because our backline played unusually high up the pitch.

adverb “high”

1. in an elevated position
   The plane flies really high.
2. (of quantity) at a large value
   Interest rates have soared higher than expected.
3. with a sound of high pitch
   The violin played so high it almost hurt my ears.

noun “high”

1. a peak or maximum level
   The stock market hit a five-year high, exciting investors around the globe.
2. the highest temperature reached in a day
   Yesterday's high reached 28 °C, making it the warmest day of the month.
3. a state of intense happiness
   Winning the championship game gave the whole team a high that lasted all night.
4. the pleasant feeling someone experiences from drugs
   After smoking the joint, he felt an intense high that made him forget all his worries.
5. the card with the greatest value in a game
   In our game of poker last night, the ace was the high, winning the round for me.