WordHive Learning Dictionary

High

adjective, adverb

High means far up or greater than usual.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does High mean?

High means far up or greater than usual.

Dictionary definition

Far above the ground, greater than usual, or at a large level or amount.

Example sentences

High in a sentence

easy

The kite flew high in the sky.

medium

The mountain path reached a high ridge.

hard

A high score can show strong performance, but improvement matters too.

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Practice the meaning of High

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does high mean?

Practice 2

Which word is an antonym of high?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses high correctly?

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High

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Synonyms

Words like High

tallExtending far upward.
elevatedRaised above a lower level.
greatLarge in amount, level, or degree.
Antonyms

Opposite words

lowNot high or near the ground.
shortNot tall.
smallLow in amount or size.
Synonym practice

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Word family

High word family

Base word

high

adjective

higher

More high.

adjective

highest

Most high.

adverb

highly

To a high degree.

Related words
Student support

Understand High

Hint for students

High means far up or greater than usual.

Common mix-up

High is not the same as low. High means high means far up or greater than usual.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The mountain path reached a high ridge. Clue words: mountain, path, reached. Underline clue words that show why high fits instead of low. Now write one new sentence that shows high without using the word high. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show high?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The mountain path reached a high ridge." Why does high fit better than low?