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as in tall
extending to a great distance upward as the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is mountaineering's holy grail

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noun

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adverb

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How does the adjective high contrast with its synonyms?

The words lofty and tall are common synonyms of high. While all three words mean "above the average in height," high implies marked extension upward and is applied chiefly to things which rise from a base or foundation or are placed at a conspicuous height above a lower level.

a high hill
a high ceiling

In what contexts can lofty take the place of high?

Although the words lofty and high have much in common, lofty suggests great or imposing altitude.

lofty mountain peaks

When might tall be a better fit than high?

The words tall and high can be used in similar contexts, but tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness.

a tall thin man

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But now, the report shows more plans are automatically enrolling participants, leading to higher participation rates. Anna Davies, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 The total is likely higher because satellite monitoring technology was not available until the 1960s and cyclones that could have been a Category 5 storm may have remained undetected. Lucia Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2024
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That’s because cocoa prices have more than doubled since the start of the year and have remained at record highs, according to Wells Fargo data shared with CNN. Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024 Gold prices hit record highs on Thursday as uncertainty surrounding the U.S. presidential elections and the war in the Middle East prompted investors to seek out the safe-haven asset, while easing monetary policy environment kept prices elevated. Anushree Mukherjee, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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The Dow even managed to notch a new all-time closing high on Friday. Samantha Subin,alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 Advertisement In that night’s darkness, a wall of water up to 8 feet high slammed ashore on the barrier islands. David Fischer and Terry Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high 

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“High.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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