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2high adverb
high·er; high·est
1 : at or to a high place or level
The painter climbed high on the ladder. The hawks were circling high in the air/sky. The letters were stacked high on the table. a high-flying airplane If you want to be successful, you have to aim high. [=you have to be ambitious]
2 : at a high rate
Don't value yourself too high. [=highly] a high-paid lawyer
3 : at a high price
buy low and sell high
4 informal : in a rich manner : in the manner of people who have and spend a lot of money
He is living pretty high.
be riding highsee 1ride
fly highsee 1fly
high and dry
: in a helpless position : without help or protection
The company suddenly went out of business and left its customers high and dry.
high and low
: everywhere
They've searched/looked high and low for a new car that they can afford.
high off the hog or high on the hog
US, informal : in a luxurious style
Those movie stars live pretty high off the hog.
hold your head (up) highsee 1head
run highsee 1run
set the bar highersee 1bar
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