high and low

adverb

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.
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Available in both high and low-tops, celebrities like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber have been spotted in Air Jordans, incorporating the iconic sneaker into their street style-friendly wardrobes, demonstrating the shoe’s lasting significance across multiple generations. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 The collection is spearheaded by the Star Player 76 silhouette which will be available in both high and low-top footwear styles. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025 This volume indicator actually weights the daily volume readings based on where the stock closes relative to the daily high and low. David Keller, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025 Earth’s rotation causes these winds to spiral around areas of high and low pressure. Chris Nowotarski, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high and low

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high and low was in 1525

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“High and low.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20and%20low. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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