Collocations
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high school
a school for teenagers in the American system, typically grades 9–12
high wall
a wall that is tall
high jump
an athletics event in which competitors jump as high as possible over a bar
high mark
a top grade or score on a test or assignment
high speed
a rate of movement that is fast
high-speed train
a train capable of travelling at much greater speeds than conventional trains
high court
a superior court of law above lower courts
high hopes
a strong expectation that something will succeed or go well
high-street bank
a major retail bank with branches in town centres available to ordinary customers
high-security prison
a prison with strict measures to prevent escapes and hold dangerous offenders
high altar
the principal altar in a church
high commissioner
a senior diplomatic representative with ambassadorial status
high priest
a senior priest who holds a leading religious position
high technology
advanced technology, particularly involving sophisticated electronics
high treason
a serious crime involving betrayal or undermining of one's government
higher mathematics
advanced mathematics beyond elementary methods and concepts
high forehead
A forehead extending a relatively long distance upward to the hairline.
high noon
Exactly midday, especially when emphasizing the sun's height or the time.
highest distinction
The greatest level of honor or recognition awarded for achievement.