High Meaning in English
word
/ˈhaɪ/
HYE
/hˈaɪ/
HYE
Definición
Far above the ground or higher than normal. It can describe physical height, levels, amounts, or quality.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. Often combined in phrases like 'high temperature', 'high hopes', or 'high risk'. Not to be confused with 'tall', which generally describes people or objects' vertical length. Can apply to sound ('high pitch') or state (e.g., 'high spirits').
Spanish: alto - elevadoPortuguese (BR): alto - elevadoPortuguese (PT): alto - elevadoChinese (Simplified): 高 - 高的Chinese (Traditional): 高 - 高的Hindi: ऊंचा - अधिकArabic: مرتفع - عاليBengali: উচ্চ - বেশিRussian: высокийJapanese: 高いVietnamese: caoKorean: 높은Turkish: yüksekUrdu: اونچاIndonesian: tinggi
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The mountain is very high.
basic
She has a high voice.
basic
The price is too high for me.
basic
The plane was flying at a high altitude.
natural
She always has high hopes for the future.
natural
That joke went over my head; it was a bit too high for me.
natural