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Antonyms for high-up


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : hahy-uhp
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪˈʌp



Definition of high-up

  • As in top-level : adj high-ranking, important
  • As in uppermost : adj most important; chief
  • As in important : adj eminent, influential, outstanding
  • As in notable : noun person who is famous, important
Example sentences :
  • Many's the time I've heard him give the minister his answer, and the high-up people, too.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • No; the fine 273 work—the high-up stuff, is done by Breslau and Weishelm.
  • Extract from : « The Dark Star » by Robert W. Chambers
  • But he had to return to the high-up little room; and that night he lay awake.
  • Extract from : « The Quest » by Frederik van Eeden
  • What was that high-up thing the prayer-man was a-standin' on?
  • Extract from : « Dotty Dimple's Flyaway » by Sophie May
  • There are some high-up Belgian officers at the hotel to-night.
  • Extract from : « Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley » by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
  • I have heard that river thieves sometimes make up to look like bankers and high-up politicians, Alex. whispered.
  • Extract from : « The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi » by Harry Gordon
  • If they were felled, a horseman starting from the base to avoid the high-up branches would be overtaken and smashed.
  • Extract from : « The Mesmerist's Victim » by Alexandre Dumas
  • Edna stood at her high-up window fastening her frock and looking out at the scene before her.
  • Extract from : « A Dear Little Girl » by Amy E. Blanchard
  • Here there was a little more light, for the high-up aperture over the door opened to the air.
  • Extract from : « The Lair of the White Worm » by Bram Stoker
  • Some late rays of the afternoon sun came piercing down through a high-up, colored window.
  • Extract from : « Missy » by Miriam Coles Harris

Synonyms for high-up

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