Définitions
1.AdjectivePhysically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty."The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain; the pitch (or: the ball) was high"
2.AdjectiveVery elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty."The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"
3.AdjectiveRelatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
4.AdjectiveAbove the batter's shoulders."the pitch (or: the ball) was high"
5.AdjectivePertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions.
6.AdjectiveHaving a specified elevation or height; tall."three feet high three Mount Everests high"
7.AdjectiveElevated in status, esteem, or prestige, or in importance or development; exalted in rank, station, or character."The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.; the high priest, the high officials of the court, the high altar; high crimes, the high festival of the sun; high (i.e. intense) heat; high (i.e. full or quite) noon; high (i.e. rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i.e. complete) pleasure; high (i.e. deep or vivid) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages"
8.AdjectiveMost exalted; foremost."the high priest, the high officials of the court, the high altar"
9.AdjectiveOf great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive)."high crimes, the high festival of the sun"
10.AdjectiveConsummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith."high (i.e. intense) heat; high (i.e. full or quite) noon; high (i.e. rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i.e. complete) pleasure; high (i.e. deep or vivid) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages"
11.AdjectiveAdvanced in complexity (and hence potentially abstract and/or difficult to comprehend).
12.AdjectiveExtreme, excessive; now specifically very traditionalist and conservative."high church High Tory"
13.AdjectiveElevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc."in high spirits"
14.AdjectiveKeen, enthused.
15.AdjectiveIntoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
16.AdjectiveLuxurious; rich."high living, the high life"
17.AdjectiveLofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud."a high tone"
18.AdjectiveWith tall waves.
19.AdjectiveRemote (to the north or south) from the equator; situated at (or constituting) a latitude which is expressed by a large number."high latitude, fish species in high arctic and antarctic areas"
20.AdjectiveLarge, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc)."My bank charges me a high interest rate.; I was running a high temperature and had high cholesterol.; high voltage high prices high winds a high number; Carrots are high in vitamin A. made from a high-copper alloy"
21.AdjectiveHaving a large or comparatively larger concentration of (a substance, which is often but not always linked by "in" when predicative)."Carrots are high in vitamin A. made from a high-copper alloy"
22.AdjectiveAcute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations)."The note was too high for her to sing."
23.AdjectiveMade with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
24.AdjectiveGreater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
Having the highest rank in a straight, flush or straight flush."I have KT742 of the same suit. In other words, a K-high flush.; 9-high straight = 98765 unsuited; Royal Flush = AKQJT suited = A-high straight flush; North's hand was high. East was in trouble."
25.AdjectiveHaving the highest rank in a straight, flush or straight flush."I have KT742 of the same suit. In other words, a K-high flush.; 9-high straight = 98765 unsuited; Royal Flush = AKQJT suited = A-high straight flush"
26.AdjectiveWinning; able to take a trick, win a round, etc."North's hand was high. East was in trouble."
27.AdjectiveStrong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose."Epicures do not cook game before it is high.; The tailor liked his meat high."
28.AdjectiveNear, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.
29.AdjectivePositioned up the field, towards the opposing team's goal."Our defensive line is too high."
30.AdverbIn or to an elevated position."How high above land did you fly?; The desks were piled high with magazines."
31.AdverbIn or at a great value."Costs have grown higher this year again."
32.AdverbAt a pitch of great frequency."I certainly can't sing that high."
33.NounA high point or position, literally (as, an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven) or figuratively (as, a point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best, greatest, most numerous, maximum, etc)."It was one of the highs of his career.; Inflation reached a ten-year high.; Today's high was 32 °C."
34.NounThe maximum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period."Today's high was 32 °C."
35.NounA period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs."That pill gave me a high for a few hours, before I had a comedown."
36.NounA drug that gives such a high.
37.NounA large area of elevated atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone."A large high is centred on the Azores."
38.NounThe highest card dealt or drawn.
39.NounEllipsis of high school.
40.VerbTo rise."The sun higheth."
41.VerbAlternative form of hie (“to hasten”).