Hai vs. High — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 30, 2024
"Hai" is an incorrect spelling in English. The correct spelling is "high," referring to a great vertical extent or position above ground level.
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Which is correct: Hai or High
How to spell High?
Hai
Incorrect Spelling
High
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Picture a "high" mountain peak when thinking of the correct spelling.
Contrast "high" with its antonym "low" to reinforce its meaning and spelling.
Associate "high" with the sky, both have the letter "i."
"Hai" is actually a greeting in Japanese; "high" refers to elevation or intensity in English.
Remember "high" has "gh," unlike "hai."
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How Do You Spell High Correctly?
Incorrect: I scored really hai on my test today.
Correct: I scored really high on my test today.
Incorrect: She has a hai level of expertise in her field.
Correct: She has a high level of expertise in her field.
Incorrect: We climbed to a hai point on the mountain to see the view.
Correct: We climbed to a high point on the mountain to see the view.
Incorrect: The stakes are hai in this poker game.
Correct: The stakes are high in this poker game.
Incorrect: The bird flew hai up in the sky.
Correct: The bird flew high up in the sky.
High Definitions
Having a large vertical extent; tall.
The mountain is very high.
Of a sound, having a high pitch.
Her voice was high and clear.
Of great vertical extent
The top of a high mountain
Great, or greater than normal, in quantity, size, or intensity
A high temperature
Sweets are very high in calories
Great in rank, status, or importance
Both held high office under Lloyd George
Financial security is high on your list of priorities
(of a sound or note) having a frequency at the upper end of the auditory range
A high, squeaky voice
Feeling euphoric, especially from the effects of drugs or alcohol
Some of them were high on Ecstasy
She wasn't tipsy, just a little high
(especially of food) unpleasantly strong-smelling because beginning to go bad
It's a type of preserved butter, used for cooking, smells a little high
(of a vowel) produced with the tongue relatively near the palate.
A high point, level, or figure
Commodity prices were at a rare high
A notably happy or successful moment
The highs and lows of life
High school
I go to junior high
At or to a considerable or specified height
The sculpture stood about five feet high
A dish piled high with baked beans
Highly
He ranked high among the pioneers of chemical technology
(of a sound) at or to a high pitch
My voice went high with excitement
Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward
A high mountain.
A high tower.
Extending a specified distance upward
A cabinet ten feet high.
Far or farther from a reference point
Was too high in the offensive zone to take a shot.
Being at or near the peak or culminating stage
The high tourist season.
High summer.
Advanced in development or complexity
High forms of animal life.
Higher mathematics.
Far removed in time; remote
High antiquity.
Slightly spoiled or tainted; gamy. Used of meat.
Having a bad smell; malodorous.
Having a pitch corresponding to a relatively large number of sound-wave cycles per second
The high tones of a flute.
Raised in pitch; not soft or hushed
A high voice.
Situated relatively far from the equator
A high latitude.
Of great importance
Set a high priority on funding the housing program.
Eminent in rank or status
A high official.
Serious; grave
High crimes and misdemeanors.
Constituting a climax; crucial
The chase scene is the high point of the film.
Characterized by lofty or stirring events or themes
High adventure.
High drama.
Lofty or exalted in quality or character
A person of high morals.
Greater than usual or expected, as in quantity, magnitude, cost, or degree
“A high price has to be paid for the happy marriage with the four healthy children” (Doris Lessing).
Favorable
He has a high opinion of himself.
Of great force or violence
High winds.
(Informal) Excited or euphoric
High spirits.
(Slang) Intoxicated by alcohol or a drug, such as cocaine or marijuana.
Luxurious; extravagant
High living.
(Linguistics) Of or relating to vowels produced with part of the tongue close to the palate, as in the vowel of tree.
Of, relating to, or being the gear configuration or setting, as in an automotive transmission, that produces the greatest vehicular speed with respect to engine speed.
At, in, or to a lofty position, level, or degree
Saw a plane flying high in the sky.
Prices that had gone too high.
In an extravagant or luxurious way
Made a fortune and lived high.
A lofty place or region.
A high level or degree
Summer temperatures reached an all-time high.
The high gear configuration of a transmission.
A center of high atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.
(Informal) An excited or euphoric condition
The team was on a high after winning in overtime.
(Slang) An intoxicated or euphoric condition induced by alcohol or a drug.
Physically elevated, extending above a base or average level:
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
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Above the batter's shoulders.
The pitch (or: the ball) was high
Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions.
Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
Three feet high
Three Mount Everests high
Elevated in status, esteem, or prestige, or in importance or development; exalted in rank, station, or character.
The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.
Most exalted; foremost.
The high priest, the high officials of the court, the high altar
Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).
High crimes, the high festival of the sun
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
Advanced in complexity (and hence potentially abstract and/or difficult to comprehend).
(in several set phrases) Very traditionalist and conservative, especially in favoring older ways of doing things; see e.g. high church, High Tory.
Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.
In high spirits
(of a lifestyle) Luxurious; rich.
High living, the high life
Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.
A high tone
(with "on" or "about") Keen, enthused.
With tall waves.
Remote (to the north or south) from the equator; situated at (or constituting) a latitude which is expressed by a large number.
High latitude, fish species in high arctic and antarctic areas
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
Having a large or comparatively larger concentration of (a substance, which is often but not always linked by "in" when predicative).
Carrots are high in vitamin A.
Made from a high-copper alloy
(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.
(phonetics) Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.
(card games) Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc.
(poker) Having the highest rank in a straight, flush or straight flush.
I have KT742 of the same suit. In other words, a K-high flush.
9-high straight = 98765 unsuited
Royal Flush = AKQJT suited = A-high straight flush
(of a card or hand) Winning; able to take a trick, win a round, etc.
North's hand was high. East was in trouble.
Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.
Epicures do not cook game before it is high.
The tailor liked his meat high.
(informal) 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.
Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.
Positioned up the field, towards the opposing team's goal.
Our defensive line is too high.
In or to an elevated position.
How high above land did you fly?
The desks were piled high with magazines.
In or at a great value.
Costs have grown higher this year again.
At a pitch of great frequency.
I certainly can't sing that high.
A high point or position, literally (as, an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven).or figuratively (as, a point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best, greatest, most numerous, maximum, etc).
It was one of the highs of his career.
Inflation reached a ten-year high.
The maximum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.
Today's high was 32 °C.
A period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs.
That pill gave me a high for a few hours, before I had a comedown.
A drug that gives such a high.
A large area of elevated atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.
A large high is centred on the Azores.
(card games) The highest card dealt or drawn.
(obsolete) Thought; intention; determination; purpose.
(obsolete) To rise.
The sun higheth.
To hie; to hasten.
To hie.
Men must high them apace, and make haste.
To rise; as, the sun higheth.
Elevated above any starting point of measurement, as a line, or surface; having altitude; lifted up; raised or extended in the direction of the zenith; lofty; tall; as, a high mountain, tower, tree; the sun is high.
Regarded as raised up or elevated; distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; superior; - used indefinitely or relatively, and often in figurative senses, which are understood from the connection
Elevated in character or quality, whether moral or intellectual; preëminent; honorable; as, high aims, or motives.
Possessing a characteristic quality in a supreme or superior degree; as, 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) color; high (i. e., extensive, thorough) scholarship, etc.
High time it is this war now ended were.
High sauces and spices are fetched from the Indies.
Exalted in social standing or general estimation, or in rank, reputation, office, and the like; dignified; as, she was welcomed in the highest circles.
He was a wight of high renown.
Strong-scented; slightly tainted; as, epicures do not cook game before it is high.
Of noble birth; illustrious; as, of high family.
Acute or sharp; - opposed to grave or low; as, a high note.
Of great strength, force, importance, and the like; strong; mighty; powerful; violent; sometimes, triumphant; victorious; majestic, etc.; as, a high wind; high passions.
Strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
Can heavenly minds such high resentment show?
Made with a high position of some part of the tongue in relation to the palate, as ē (ēve), Ō (fŌd). See Guide to Pronunciation, 10, 11.
Very abstract; difficult to comprehend or surmount; grand; noble.
Both meet to hear and answer such high things.
Plain living and high thinking are no more.
Costly; dear in price; extravagant; as, to hold goods at a high price.
If they must be good at so high a rate, they know they may be safe at a cheaper.
Arrogant; lofty; boastful; proud; ostentatious; - used in a bad sense.
An high look and a proud heart . . . is sin.
His forces, after all the high discourses, amounted really but to eighteen hundred foot.
In a high manner; in a high place; to a great altitude; to a great degree; largely; in a superior manner; eminently; powerfully.
An elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.
People of rank or high station; as, high and low.
The highest card dealt or drawn.
The dayspring from on high hath visited us.
A lofty level or position or degree;
Summer temperatures reached an all-time high
An air mass of higher than normal pressure;
The east coast benefits from a Bermuda high
A state of sustained elation;
I'm on a permanent high these days
A state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics;
They took drugs to get a high on
A high place;
They stood on high and observed the coutryside
He doesn't like heights
A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12;
He goes to the neighborhood highschool
A forward gear with a gear ratio giving high vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
Greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount;
A high temperature
A high price
The high point of his career
High risks
Has high hopes
The river is high
He has a high opinion of himself
(literal meanings) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high');
A high mountain
High ceilings
High buildings
A high forehead
A high incline
A foot high
Standing above others in quality or position;
People in high places
The high priest
Eminent members of the community
Used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
Happy and excited and energetic
Used of the smell of game beginning to taint
Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
At a great altitude;
He climbed high on the ladder
In or to a high position, amount, or degree;
Prices have gone up far too high
In a rich manner;
He lives high
Far up toward the source;
He lives high up the river
Greater than average in amount, degree, or intensity.
The stakes for the game were high.
At or to a considerable distance upward.
The bird flew high in the sky.
In a state of altered consciousness, often due to drugs.
He was high on illegal substances.
High Meaning in a Sentence
Prices are high at that luxury store, so I rarely shop there.
He has high hopes for his future career in medicine.
She holds herself to high standards in all aspects of her life.
The high chair allows the baby to sit at the table with the rest of the family.
The high seas can be dangerous for inexperienced sailors.
The kite flew high above the trees, visible from far away.
The high winds made it difficult to walk straight.
His fever was running high, so they decided to call a doctor.
To reach the high shelf, he had to stand on a stool.
The athlete jumped high over the bar during the high jump competition.
She achieved a high score on the game, beating all her friends.
The building was so high that it seemed to touch the clouds.
The balloon rose high into the air, eventually disappearing from sight.
He has a high degree of respect for his mentor.
Her spirits were high after hearing the good news.
The water level was unusually high after the heavy rains.
The discussion reached a high point when everyone began to share their personal experiences.
She has a high metabolism, which allows her to eat a lot without gaining weight.
The risk of failure is high, but the potential rewards are worth it.
They live in a high-rise apartment with a great view of the city.
His high energy levels make him a great teammate in sports.
The teacher set a high bar for the students, expecting the best from them.
The sun was high in the sky, signaling the middle of the day.
Their friendship was built on a high level of trust and respect.
The song reached a high note that only a few singers can achieve.
High Idioms & Phrases
On a high note
Ending something in a very positive way.
She wanted to end the year on a high note, so she organized a massive charity event.
High and dry
To be left without help or in a difficult situation.
After the funding was cut, the project was left high and dry.
Aim high
To set one's goals or ambitions very high; to aspire to achieve something significant.
He always told his children to aim high and not be afraid of challenges.
High and mighty
Behaving in a way that shows one thinks they are better than others.
He acts all high and mighty since he got promoted.
In high spirits
To be very happy or enthusiastic.
They were in high spirits after winning the championship.
High roller
A person who spends or gambles very large amounts of money.
The casino is known for attracting high rollers from around the world.
High seas
The open ocean, especially outside of any country's territorial waters.
The pirate ship roamed the high seas, looking for merchant ships to plunder.
High as a kite
To be under the influence of drugs or alcohol to a great extent.
After the party, he was as high as a kite.
High time
Something that should have been done a long time ago.
It's high time we addressed the issues in our education system.
The high life
A luxurious and extravagant lifestyle.
After winning the lottery, they lived the high life, traveling around the world.
Common Curiosities
Why is it called High?
The term "high" derives from Old English to describe something elevated or of great vertical extent.
What is the verb form of High?
High is not a verb; hence, it doesn't have verb forms. However, "heighten" can be a related verb.
What is the root word of High?
The term itself, "high," is the root.
What is the plural form of High?
Highs.
Which preposition is used with High?
"On" as in "high on a mountain."
Which conjunction is used with High?
Can vary; "and" is commonly used, e.g., "high and dry."
What is the pronunciation of High?
/haɪ/
Which vowel is used before High?
The vowel "i" is in "high."
Is High an adverb?
Yes, as in "jump high."
Is High an abstract noun?
No, but it can describe abstract concepts (e.g., high hopes).
Is High a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can determine its connotation.
Is High a vowel or consonant?
It's a word containing both a vowel and consonants.
Is the word High imperative?
No.
Is the High term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically (e.g., "high hopes").
How many syllables are in High?
One syllable.
How do we divide High into syllables?
High is just one syllable and isn't divided.
What is the singular form of High?
High.
Is High a collective noun?
No.
Is the word High a gerund?
No.
Is the word “High” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on the sentence structure.
What is a stressed syllable in High?
The entire word "High" is stressed as it's only one syllable.
Which article is used with High?
"A" for singular (a high peak) and "the" for specific reference (the high mountain).
Is High a noun or adjective?
Both, but primarily an adjective.
What is another term for High?
Elevated.
What is the opposite of High?
Low.
Which determiner is used with High?
"A" or "the," based on context.
How is High used in a sentence?
"The eagle soared high above the clouds."
Is High a countable noun?
In some contexts, yes. (e.g., "the highs and lows").
What part of speech is High?
Primarily an adjective, but also can be a noun or adverb.
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