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“high” in English

high
Illustration of "high" in a English cultural setting
A child stands on tiptoes, reaching for a cookie jar on a high kitchen shelf while their parent watches with a smile from the doorway.

Usage note

Use 'high' to describe something that is far above the ground or has a great vertical extent.

Examples

  • The shelf is high.

    The shelf is high.

  • She has a high voice.

    She has a high voice.

  • The sun is high.

    The sun is high.

Quick check

What does "high" mean?

  • A. high
  • B. bad
  • C. beautiful
  • D. big

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