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high vs in high spirits

in high spirits vs high

high is a noun but in high spirits is not a noun.

high and in high spirits both are adjectives.

high is an adverb but in high spirits is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
high Yes Yes No Yes
in high spirits No Yes No No
As adjectives, high and in high spirits are synonyms defined as:
  • high and in high spirits: happy and excited and energetic
high (noun) in high spirits (noun)
a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed
a lofty level or position or degree
a public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12
a high place
an air mass of higher than normal pressure
a state of altered consciousness induced by alcohol or narcotics
a state of sustained elation
high (adjective) in high spirits (adjective)
(literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high') happy and excited and energetic
greater than normal in quantity or amount
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
happy and excited and energetic
slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
(used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
standing above others in quality or position
high (adverb) in high spirits (adverb)
at a great altitude
far up toward the source
in or to a high position, amount, or degree
in a rich manner
Difference between high and in high spirits

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