Words / A1

HEYE/haɪ/

A long way above the ground, or a large number: high. Mountains are high; prices can be high. Tall is better for people and some buildings. High and height (the noun) are a family. Opposite: low.

Meaning

A long way above the ground, or a large amount.

Examples

• “The mountain is very high.”
• “The wall is too high to climb.”
• “Tickets are very high this month.”

Good to know

high (places, prices). tall (people). Opposite: low.

Near in meaning

tall

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