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HIGH Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word high. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word high. (close relations)
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apical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• situated at an apex

ascending
adjectiveadj
adjective

• moving or going or growing upward

noun

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

best
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

noun

• the supreme effort one can make

• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

adverb

• in a most excellent way or manner

• it would be sensible

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• get the better of

elevated
adjectiveadj
noun

• a railway that is powered by electricity and that runs on a track that is raised above the street level

adjective satellite

• raised above the ground

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

• increased in amount or degree

foremost
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• prominently forward

• before anything else

adjective satellite

• ranking above all others

• preceding all others in spatial position

• situated closest to the bow

high-ranking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• at an elevated level in rank or importance

high-rise
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• used of buildings of many stories equipped with elevators; tall

noun

• tower consisting of a multistoried building of offices or apartments

lofty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

maximal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• the greatest or most complete or best possible

maximum
adjectiveadj
adjective

• the greatest or most complete or best possible

noun

• the largest possible quantity

• the greatest possible degree

• the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

peak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the most extreme possible amount or value

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a V shape

• the highest point (of something)

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

verb

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

pinnacle
nounn
noun

• (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• a lofty peak

verb

• surmount with a pinnacle

• raise on or as if on a pinnacle

rising
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

noun

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

adjective satellite

• sloping upward

• coming to maturity

• newly come into prominence

soaring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

adjective satellite

• ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

steep
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a sharp inclination

noun

• a steep place (as on a hill)

adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

• of a slope; set at a high angle

verb

• devote (oneself) fully to

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

summit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a meeting of heads of governments

verb

• reach the summit (of a mountain)

supreme
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• final or last in your life or progress

• greatest in status or authority or power

• highest in excellence or achievement

• greatest or maximal in degree; extreme

tall
adjectiveadj
adjective

• great in vertical dimension; high in stature

noun

• a garment size for a tall person

adjective satellite

• lofty in style

• having a specified height

• impressively difficult

• too improbable to admit of belief

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

topmost
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• at or nearest to the top

Best Hypernyms For HIGH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for high, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
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Phrases (5)
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