high
gb/hˈaɪ/ us/hˈaɪ/
A1
English
~ 1600
magas, magasan, nagy, be van állva, betépett, csúcspont, eufória, fénypont, magas rangú, magas beosztású, magas szintű
A1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is high
The plane was flying high above the clouds.
A repülőgép magasan a felhők fölött repült.
They built a high fence around the garden.
Magas kerítést építettek a kert köré.
The tower is so high you can see the whole city from the top.
Learner examples
The tree is very high.
A fa nagyon magas.
That wall is high.
Az a fal magas.
The kite is high in the sky.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'high' and 'tall'; use 'high' for position above ground, 'tall' for vertical size of objects or people.
Meaning
at a great height
Collocations
high mountain
|high building
|high wall
|high bridge
Synonyms
tall (Often used for people, buildings, or objects; focuses on vertical length rather than position above ground.)
Antonyms
low (Describes being close to the ground or a base level.)
Themes
geography
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Far up from the ground or from the bottom.
Situated a long way above the ground or a base level.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is high
Gas prices are at an all-time high.
A benzinárak történelmi csúcson vannak.
The patient has a high fever.
A betegnek magas láza van.
Unemployment is still high in the region.
Learner examples
The price is too high.
Az ár túl magas.
He has a high temperature.
Magas a láza.
The speed is very high.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'big' instead of 'high' when talking about measurements or amounts.
Meaning
large in amount or degree
Collocations
high price
|high temperature
|high speed
|high demand
Synonyms
elevated (More formal; often used for levels, rates, or status.)
Antonyms
low (Indicates a small amount, level, or degree.)
Themes
measurement
|economics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
More than usual in number, level, or strength.
Greater than normal in quantity, level, or degree.
B1
INFORMAL
3
be van állva
B2
betépett
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is high
He was clearly high after the party.
A buli után egyértelműen be volt állva.
She gets high on weekends and listens to music.
Hétvégenként be szokott tépni, és zenét hallgat.
The police suspected he was high while driving.
Learner examples
He is high after smoking.
Be van állva, miután füvet szívott.
She feels high now.
Most be van állva.
They got high last night.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'high' (drug-related) with 'happy' in general contexts; 'high' implies substance influence.
Meaning
intoxicated or euphoric
Collocations
get high
|feel high
|be high
Synonyms
stoned (Informal; specifically refers to being under the influence of cannabis.)
Antonyms
sober (Not affected by alcohol or drugs.)
Themes
health
|slang
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling happy or strange because of drugs or alcohol.
Experiencing an altered state of mind, usually due to drugs or alcohol, often with feelings of pleasure or excitement.
NOUN
B1
4
Winning the championship was the high of his career.
A bajnokság megnyerése volt a pályafutása csúcspontja.
She felt a natural high after completing the marathon.
A maraton teljesítése után természetes eufóriát érzett.
That summer was one of the highs of my life.
Learner examples
The trip was the high of my year.
Az utazás volt az évem fénypontja.
Winning the game was my high.
A meccs megnyerése volt számomra a csúcspont.
It was a career high for him.
Meaning
peak moment or feeling
Collocations
career high
|emotional high
|natural high
Synonyms
peak (Focuses on the highest point reached in progress or success.)
Antonyms
low point (A time of worst performance or unhappiness.)
Themes
emotions
|life events
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The best or happiest moment.
A time or state of great success, happiness, or excitement.
B2
5
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is high [in something]
She holds a high position in the company.
Magas pozíciót tölt be a cégnél.
The decision was made at a high level of government.
A döntés magas kormányzati szinten született.
He is a high-ranking officer in the army.
Learner examples
He has a high job in the company.
Magas beosztása van a cégnél.
She is a high officer in the army.
Magas rangú tiszt a hadseregben.
This is a high position.
Meaning
important in rank or status
Collocations
high official
|high position
|high authority
Synonyms
senior (Often used for job positions; implies higher rank in an organization.)
Antonyms
low-ranking (Having little importance or authority compared to others.)
Themes
society
|business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Important in position or level.
Holding an important position or having significant status.
Grammar
Dictionary form
high
IPA
GB/hˈaɪ/
US/hˈaɪ/
Syllables & stress
high (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (high)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: high
- Comparative: higher
- Superlative: highest
Noun
- Base: high
- Plural: high, highs
Word family
Expressions
get high
1/ɡˈɛt hˈaɪ/
phrasal verb
informal
become intoxicated from drugs/alcohol
To feel strange and happy because of drugs or alcohol.
Examples
- They got high at the party last night.
- He sometimes gets high to relax.
high time
1/hˈaɪ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
past the right time to act
It is the right time to do something that should have been done earlier.
Examples
- It's high time we fixed that broken window.
- It's high time you started studying for your exams.
on a high note
1/ˈɔn ə hˈaɪ nˈoʊt/
idiom
end successfully or pleasantly
To finish something in a good way.
Examples
- Let's end this meeting on a high note.
- The concert ended on a high note with fireworks.
fly high
1/flˈaɪ hˈaɪ/
idiom
be very successful or happy
To be very successful or feel very happy.
Examples
- Her career is flying high after her latest film.
- He's been flying high since he got promoted.
fly high
2/flˈaɪ hˈaɪ/
idiom
Be successful or happy
To be doing very well or feeling very happy.
Examples
- Her career is flying high after her recent award.
- They were flying high after winning the championship.
high and mighty
1/hˈaɪ ˈænd mˈaɪti/
idiom
informal
acting overly important and proud
Acting as if you are better than other people.
Examples
- Don't get all high and mighty just because you won one game.
- Ever since her promotion, she’s been acting all high and mighty with her old friends.
- She acts all high and mighty at work.
- Don’t get high and mighty with me just because you were right this time.
- The article criticizes politicians who grow high and mighty once they win office.