The word "high" typically refers to something that is at a great vertical distance from the ground or a specified reference point. It can also denote a greater degree, intensity, or quality compared to other things. In both physical and metaphorical contexts, "high" suggests elevation or superiority.
The word "high" originates from the Old English word "hēah," which means elevated or tall. This term can be traced back further to Proto-Germanic hauhaz and Proto-Indo-European ḱéy- (meaning "to rise").