Definition high in American English

high noun

noun

/haɪ/

a period or situation in which something reaches its highest level

Example

Temperatures today are expected to reach a high of 105 degrees.

Example

Attendances at football matches are at an all-time high.

Synonyms and related words

turning point peak climax

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a high temperature in an oven or heating system

Example

Put the mixture in the microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds.

Synonyms and related words

absolute zero bimetallic strip boiling point

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a feeling of great happiness or excitement

Example

They've experienced both the highs and the lows of married life.

Example

The kids are on a high for days when the exams are over.

Synonyms and related words

happiness pleasure joy

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3.1

a feeling produced by drugs or alcohol

Example

The pain-killers gave me an amazing high.

Synonyms and related words

AA abuse Al-Anon abuse addiction a monkey on your back

used in the names of high schools

Example

He went to Central High.

Synonyms and related words

academy boarding school charm school

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a state of feeling happy or full of energy through natural sources and not artificial stimulants

Example

According to research, laughing releases endorphins into the body which bring on a natural high.

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