Meaning
The term "high" refers to a position or level that is significantly above the average or normal range, often used to describe altitude, intensity, or quality.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "high" with "tall"; "high" refers to elevation or degree, whereas "tall" is specifically about vertical measurement.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
lives
on
the
fifth
floor
of
an
old
building
and
always
takes
the
stairs
when
she
can
.
Today
she
paused
at
a
high
window
to
look
at
the
quiet
street
below
and
watch
the
people
passing
.
The
light
made
the
kitchen
look
warm
,
so
she
poured
a
cup
of
tea
and
sat
at
the
small
table
.
She
has
been
reading
the
same
short
story
for
the
last
hour
because
she
likes
to
think
about
the
characters
slowly
.
When
the
sun
moved
,
the
shadows
changed
and
she
felt
calm
,
ready
to
continue
her
routine
.
Common Phrases
high expectations
high standards
high risk
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