HIGH Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word high. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HIGH
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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 | ||||||||