1. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high').
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. high
adverb. ['ˈhaɪ'] at a great altitude.
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] standing above others in quality or position.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. high
noun. ['ˈhaɪ'] a lofty level or position or degree.
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] less than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] very low in volume.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. low
adjective. ['ˈloʊ'] unrefined in character.
Synonyms
Etymology
- low (English)
- hlaw (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lowe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lowen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hlowan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))