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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Notable features include an adjustable/rotating nozzle, high and low mist modes, and a mood light. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024 Milwaukee's average Halloween high and low temperatures are 55 and 39 degrees. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024 Get a mix of high and low—charity shop buys and auction finds can all happily co-exist. Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 With two speed settings (high and low), the brush's 360° continuous rotation not only exfoliates but gives your skin an ultra-thorough cleanse—ideal for oily or combination skin types. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high and low 

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Nov. 2024.

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