A1 adjective ニュートラル #33 よく出る

high

/haɪ/

Something that is high has a large distance from the bottom to the top or is located far above the ground. It can also describe a large amount, level, or degree of something like speed or cost.

例文

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1

The birds are flying very high in the sky.

The birds are flying very high in the sky.

2

The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.

The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.

3

That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!

That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!

語族

名詞
height
Verb
heighten
副詞
highly
形容詞
high
関連
highness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'H' in High looking like a ladder reaching up to the sky.

クイックテスト

The temperature is very ___ today, so please drink plenty of water.

正解!

正解は: high

例文

1

The birds are flying very high in the sky.

everyday

The birds are flying very high in the sky.

2

The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.

formal

The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.

3

That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!

informal

That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!

4

High concentrations of oxygen are necessary for this reaction to occur.

academic

High concentrations of oxygen are necessary for this reaction to occur.

5

We expect a high return on our investment this year.

business

We expect a high return on our investment this year.

語族

名詞
height
Verb
heighten
副詞
highly
形容詞
high
関連
highness

よく使う組み合わせ

high speed high speed
high price high price
high quality high quality
high temperature high temperature
high level high level

よく使うフレーズ

high time

high time

high spirits

high spirits

high and low

high and low

よく混同される語

high vs tall

Tall is used for vertical objects that are narrow (like people or trees), while high is used for things far above the ground or general measurements.

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使い方のコツ

Use 'high' for measurements of distance from the ground or for abstract levels like 'high energy'. Avoid using it for a person's height.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'a high building' (which is okay) but also 'a high man' when they should say 'a tall man'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'H' in High looking like a ladder reaching up to the sky.

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語源

From Old English 'hēah', which has Germanic roots meaning elevated or tall.

文法パターン

Used before nouns: a high mountain. Used after the verb to be: the price is high. Comparative: higher; Superlative: highest.
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, 'high' status or 'high' positions are symbols of power, success, or respect.

クイックテスト

The temperature is very ___ today, so please drink plenty of water.

正解!

正解は: high

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