English · Adjectives

high

/haɪ/

[/haɪ/]

far up

Beginneradjective

Definition

Extending far upward, or at a great level or amount.

Example

The eagle built its nest on a high cliff far above the rushing river below.

The eagle built its nest on a high cliff far above the rushing river below.

Etymology

From Old English 'hēah', of Germanic origin, related to German 'hoch'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for height, prices, levels, and sounds.

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