Definitions for 'hi':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word hi. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /haɪ/
US: /haɪ/
Definition 1
The word "hi" used as a greeting.
I didn't even get a hi.
Part of Speech: Interjection. Interjections are short exclamatory words or phrases that convey strong emotions.
UK: /haɪ/
US: /haɪ/
Definition 1
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said when meeting someone.
Hi, how are you?
Definition 2
An exclamation to call attention.
Definition 3
Expressing wonder or derision.
Adjective: Adjectives modify nouns to provide more information about them.
Definition 1
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain
Definition 2
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Definition 3
Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
three feet high three Mount Everests high
Definition 4
Elevated in status, esteem, prestige; exalted in rank, station, or character.
The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
Definition 5
Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).
high crimes, the high festival of the sun
Definition 6
Consummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith.
high (i.e. intense) heat; high (i.e. full or quite) noon; high (i.e. rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i.e. complete) pleasure; high (i.e. deep or vivid) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages
Definition 7
(in several set phrases) Remote in distance or time.
high latitude, high antiquity
Definition 8
(in several set phrases) Very traditionalist and conservative, especially in favoring older ways of doing things; see e.g. high church, High Tory.
Definition 9
Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.
in high spirits
Definition 10
(of a lifestyle) Luxurious; rich.
high living, the high life
Definition 11
Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.
a high tone
Definition 12
(with "on" or "about") Keen, enthused.
Definition 13
(of a body of water) With tall waves.
Definition 14
Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
My bank charges me a high interest rate. I was running a high temperature and had high cholesterol. high voltage high prices high winds a high number
Definition 15
(acoustics) Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).
The note was too high for her to sing.
Definition 16
Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
Definition 17
Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
Definition 18
(of meat, especially venison) Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.
Epicures do not cook game before it is high.
Definition 19
Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly usually alcohol, but now (from the mid-20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.
Definition 20
(of a sailing ship) Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: greeting, hello
Synonyms: greetings, hello
Antonyms: low
