Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain.
Synonyms and exampleshighThe garden is surrounded by a high wall.
loftyformalThe path winds along the lofty peaks of the Andes.
soaringSoaring mountains and lush valleys are every nature enthusiast's dream.
toweringliteraryThe towering redwoods were awe-inspiring.
Antonyms and exampleslowThe pasture is surrounded by a low fence.
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statureformal
altitude
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stratosphericinformal
sky-high
elevated
inflated
high-pitched
shrill
reedydisapproving
squeaky
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When somethinghas a large distance from the bottom to the top, or its top is far off the ground, you say it is high. When you talk aboutthe distance between the bottom and the topof a person or thing, you are talking about height. You can also use high when something isgreater than the usual level or amount. When a sound isnear or at the top of a range of sounds, you say it is a high sound.