Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with high in American Collocation
high
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
Their products are of exceptionally high quality.
fairly
Many of our students come from less well-paid families and have relatively high levels of deprivation.
unusually
Temperatures have been unusually high this summer.
too
Some drugs can cause your blood pressure to go dangerously high.
worryingly
Deforestation continues at an alarmingly high rate.
compared to other things
Young people are at a disproportionately higher risk of being victims of crime.
level or amount
The University takes in a high proportion of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
how often something occurs
The incidence was particularly high between 1985 and 1991 when there were 99 cases.
money
Why put up with high prices when you don’t have to?
physical quality
The strengths of both steel and concrete are considerably reduced at high temperatures.
medical condition
What causes high blood pressure?
unemployment
It is very difficult to get a job in these times of high unemployment.
risk
Temporary workers face a higher risk of accidents than those on a permanent contract.
standard or quality
We strive to maintain the highest standards of service.
expectations
We have high hopes of winning this game.
opinion
He was held in high esteem as an energetic, friendly, unassuming and entertaining companion.
position
Such clothes were expensive to produce at the time and a symbol of high status.
importance
Appearance is not a high priority for some people.