Word: HIGH
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Definition of HIGH
- A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.
- A point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best.
"It was one of the highs of his career."
- A 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."
- To rise.
"The sun higheth."
- Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
"The balloon rose high in the sky. ย The wall was high. ย a high mountain"
- Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
- Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
"three feet high ย three Mount Everests high"
- In or to an elevated position.
"How high above land did you fly?"
- In or at a great value.
"Costs have grown higher this year again."
- At a pitch of great frequency.
"I certainly can't sing that high."
- Thought; intention; determination; purpose.
- To hie; to hasten.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "high", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "high" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HIGH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HIGH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HIGH:
- # the high effect
- # master of high
- # playing with high
- # in terms of high
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