high
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The birds are flying very high in the sky.
The birds are flying very high in the sky.
The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.
The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.
That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!
That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'H' in High looking like a ladder reaching up to the sky.
Quiz rápido
The temperature is very ___ today, so please drink plenty of water.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: high
Exemplos
The birds are flying very high in the sky.
everydayThe birds are flying very high in the sky.
The researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.
formalThe researchers recorded a high level of success during the first phase.
That's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!
informalThat's a high price for a simple cup of coffee!
High concentrations of oxygen are necessary for this reaction to occur.
academicHigh concentrations of oxygen are necessary for this reaction to occur.
We expect a high return on our investment this year.
businessWe expect a high return on our investment this year.
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Frases Comuns
high time
high time
high spirits
high spirits
high and low
high and low
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
Use 'high' for measurements of distance from the ground or for abstract levels like 'high energy'. Avoid using it for a person's height.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'a high building' (which is okay) but also 'a high man' when they should say 'a tall man'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'H' in High looking like a ladder reaching up to the sky.
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'hēah', which has Germanic roots meaning elevated or tall.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, 'high' status or 'high' positions are symbols of power, success, or respect.
Quiz rápido
The temperature is very ___ today, so please drink plenty of water.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: high
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