high and low

adverb

: everywhere

searched high and low

Synonyms of high and low

• everywhere
• far and near
• in every corner
• all over the place
• far and wide

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.

Recent Examples on the Web

The phenomenon occurs when there is unstable air created by high and low-pressure systems coming together, and moisture forms high above the ground while the air near the ground remains dry. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

One feels exposed, out in the elements, seeking shade from shapes that appear like altars or overlooking winding paths that veer high and low. — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

The Sheriff’s Office warned that visitors on the trails should prepare for conditions that can differ significantly between high and low elevations. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026

May Regulate Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high and low

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo