1. knee
noun. ['ˈniː'] hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella.
Synonyms
Etymology
- knee (English)
- kne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cneo (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. 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))
3. 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))
4. high
adverb. ['ˈhaɪ'] at a great altitude.
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. 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))
6. 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))
7. knee
noun. ['ˈniː'] joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- knee (English)
- kne (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cneo (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. high
noun. ['ˈhaɪ'] a lofty level or position or degree.
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. high
adjective. ['ˈhaɪ'] happy and excited and energetic.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- high (English)
- high (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hiȝe (Middle English (1100-1500))