The difference between Deep and High

When used as nouns, deep means the deep part of a lake, sea, etc, whereas high means a high point or position, literally or figuratively.

When used as adverbs, deep means deeply, whereas high means in or to an elevated position.

When used as adjectives, deep means extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. extending far down from the top or surface, whereas high means pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions.

High is also verb with the meaning: to rise.

check bellow for the other definitions of Deep and High

  1. Deep as an adjective (of a, physical distance):

    Extending far away from a point of reference, especially downwards. Extending far down from the top or surface; having its bottom far down. Far in extent in another (non-downwards, but generally also non-upwards) direction away from a point of reference. In a (specified) number of rows or layers. Thick. Voluminous. A long way inside; situated far in or back. # Far from the center of the playing area, near to the boundary of the playing area, either in absolute terms or relative to a point of reference. # A long way forward. # Relatively farther downfield.

    Examples:

    "We hiked into a deep valley between tall mountains."

    "There was a deep layer of dust on the floor; the room had not been disturbed for many years."

    "The shelves are 30 centimetres deep. — They are deep shelves."

    "a crowd three deep along the funeral procession"

    "That cyclist's deep chest allows him to draw more air."

    "to take a deep breath / sigh / drink"

    "'deep into the forest'';  ''deep in the forest"

    "He is fielding at deep mid wicket."

    "She hit a ball into deep center field."

    "a deep volley"

  2. Deep as an adjective (intellectual, social):

    Complex, involved. Profound, having great meaning or import, but possibly obscure or not obvious. To a significant, not superficial, extent. Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; intricate; obscure. Of penetrating or far-reaching intellect; not superficial; thoroughly skilled; sagacious; cunning.

    Examples:

    "That is a deep thought!"

    "I just meant to help out a little, but now I'm deep into it."

    "They're deep in discussion."

    "a deep subject or plot"

  3. Deep as an adjective (sound, voice):

    Low in pitch.

    Examples:

    "She has a very deep [[contralto]] voice."

  4. Deep as an adjective (of a color):

    Dark and highly saturated.

    Examples:

    "That's a very deep shade of blue."

  5. Deep as an adjective (sleep):

    Sound, heavy (describing a state of sleep from which one is not easily awoken).

    Examples:

    "He was in a deep sleep."

  6. Deep as an adjective:

    Immersed, submerged (in).

    Examples:

    "'deep in debt;  deep in the mud;  waist-deep in the muddy water"

  7. Deep as an adjective:

    Muddy; boggy; sandy; said of roads.

  1. Deep as an adverb:

    Deeply.

  1. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    The deep part of a lake, sea, etc.

    Examples:

    "creatures of the deep"

  2. Deep as a noun (literary, with "the"):

    A silent time; quiet isolation.

    Examples:

    "the deep of night"

  3. Deep as a noun (rare):

    A deep shade of colour.

  4. Deep as a noun (US, rare):

    The profound part of a problem.

  5. Deep as a noun (with "the"):

    The sea, the ocean.

  6. Deep as a noun (cricket):

    A fielding position near the boundary.

    Examples:

    "Russell is a safe pair of hands in the deep."

  1. High as an adjective (baseball, of a ball):

    Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty. Pertaining to (or, especially of a language: spoken in) in an area which is at a greater elevation, for example more mountainous, than other regions. Above the batter's shoulders.

    Examples:

    "The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"

    "the pitch (or: the ball) was high"

  2. High as an adjective:

    Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

  3. High as an adjective:

    Having a specified elevation or height; tall.

    Examples:

    "three feet high'' ''three Mount Everests high"

  4. High as an adjective:

    Elevated in status, esteem, prestige; exalted in rank, station, or character. Most exalted; foremost.

    Examples:

    "The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish."

    "the high priest'', ''the high officials of the court'', ''the high altar"

  5. High as an adjective:

    Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).

    Examples:

    "high crimes'', ''the high festival of the sun"

  6. High as an adjective:

    Consummate; advanced (e.g. in development) to the utmost extent or culmination, or possessing a quality in its supreme degree, at its zenith. Advanced in complexity (and hence potentially abstract and/or difficult to comprehend).

    Examples:

    "high (i.e. intense) heat; high (i.e. full or quite) noon; high (i.e. rich or spicy) seasoning; high (i.e. complete) pleasure; high (i.e. deep or vivid) colour; high (i.e. extensive, thorough) scholarship; high tide; high [tourism] season; the High Middle Ages"

  7. High as an adjective (in several set phrases):

    Remote in distance or time.

    Examples:

    "high latitude'', ''high antiquity"

  8. High as an adjective (in several set phrases):

    Very traditionalist and conservative, especially in favoring older ways of doing things; see e.g. , .

  9. High as an adjective:

    Elevated in mood; marked by great merriment, excitement, etc.

    Examples:

    "in high spirits"

  10. High as an adjective (of a lifestyle):

    Luxurious; rich.

    Examples:

    "high living'', ''the high life"

  11. High as an adjective:

    Lofty, often to the point of arrogant, haughty, boastful, proud.

    Examples:

    "a high tone"

  12. High as an adjective (with "on" or "about"):

    Keen, enthused.

  13. High as an adjective (of a, body of water):

    With tall waves.

  14. High as an adjective:

    Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc). Having a large or comparatively larger concentration of (a substance, " when predicative}}).

    Examples:

    "My bank charges me a high interest rate. I was running a high temperature and had high cholesterol. high voltage high prices high winds a high number"

    "Carrots are high in [[vitamin A]]. made from a high-copper alloy"

  15. High as an adjective (acoustics):

    Acute or shrill in pitch, due to being of greater frequency, i.e. produced by more rapid vibrations (wave oscillations).

    Examples:

    "The note was too high for her to sing."

  16. High as an adjective (phonetics):

    Made with some part of the tongue positioned high in the mouth, relatively close to the palate.

  17. High as an adjective (card games):

    Greater in value than other cards, denominations, suits, etc. Having the highest rank in a straight, flush or straight flush. Winning; able to take a trick, win a round, etc.

    Examples:

    "I have KT742 of the same suit. In other words, a K-high flush."

    "9-high straight = 98765 unsuited"

    "Royal Flush = AKQJT suited = A-high straight flush"

    "North's hand was high. East was in trouble."

  18. High as an adjective (of meat, especially venison):

    Strong-scented; slightly tainted/spoiled; beginning to decompose.

    Examples:

    "Epicures do not cook game before it is high."

    "The tailor liked his meat high."

  19. High as an adjective (slang):

    Intoxicated; under the influence of a mood-altering drug, formerly (until the early 20th century) usually alcohol, but now (by the mid 20th century) usually not alcohol but rather marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.

  20. High as an adjective (nautical, of a, sailing ship):

    Near, in its direction of travel, to the (direction of the) wind.

  1. High as an adverb:

    In or to an elevated position.

    Examples:

    "How high above land did you fly?"

  2. High as an adverb:

    In or at a great value.

    Examples:

    "Costs have grown higher this year again."

  3. High as an adverb:

    In a pitch of great frequency.

    Examples:

    "I certainly can't sing that high."

  1. High as a noun:

    A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

  2. High as a noun:

    A point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best.

    Examples:

    "It was one of the highs of his career."

  3. High as a noun:

    A period of euphoria, from excitement or from an intake of drugs.

    Examples:

    "That pill gave me a high for a few hours, before I had a [[comedown]]."

  4. High as a noun:

    A drug that gives such a high.

  5. High as a noun (informal):

    A large area of elevated atmospheric pressure; an anticyclone.

    Examples:

    "A large high is centred on the Azores."

  6. High as a noun:

    The maximum value attained by some quantity within a specified period.

    Examples:

    "Inflation reached a ten-year high."

  7. High as a noun:

    The maximum atmospheric temperature recorded at a particular location, especially during one 24-hour period.

    Examples:

    "Today's high was 32°C."

  8. High as a noun (card games):

    The highest card dealt or drawn.

  1. High as a verb (obsolete):

    To rise.

    Examples:

    "The sun higheth."

  1. High as a noun (obsolete):

    Thought; intention; determination; purpose.

  1. High as a verb:

    To hie; to hasten.

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