high and low

adverb

: everywhere

searched high and low

Synonyms of high and low

• everywhere
• far and near
• in every corner
• all over the place
• far and wide

Examples of high and low in a Sentence

I've been looking high and low for my glasses.

Recent Examples on the Web

When Ella was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age five, the endocrinologist taught Grace and Graziella to recognize the clinical signs of dangerously high and low blood sugar. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

The injury happened on a first-quarter hit when Dart was hit by Rams defenders both high and low. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Launched in 2022, the Watch and Jewellery Initiative spans high and low players, including brands, distributors and suppliers, regardless of size. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Filmmaker Na Hong-jin, an expert at mining the clash between high and low, makes a bid for James Cameron-like sci-fi laden with special effects. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1525, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high and low

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo