high
n.measuring a long distance from the bottom to the top. You use this to describe mountains, buildings, or things that are far above the ground.
n.extending a great distance upward; situated at a significant height above a baseline or sea level.
“The mountain is very high and covered in snow.”
“The hikers reached a high point on the trail that offered a clear view of the valley below.”
“Architects designed the skyscraper with a reinforced core to withstand the high winds that occur at such extreme altitudes.”
Typically placed before the noun it modifies or after a linking verb like 'be'.
high vs highly — High describes physical elevation or a point on a scale, while highly functions as an intensifier meaning 'to a great degree'.
Use 'tall' for the height of people, trees, or narrow buildings; use 'high' for things that are far off the ground or have great vertical extent like mountains.
Usage high volume · high school · high temperatures