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Term: Put High

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To place something at a considerable height

Example Sentence: I put the vase high on the shelf so that it wouldn't get knocked over.

Sense 2: To elevate one's position or status

Example Sentence: After years of hard work, she put herself high in the company hierarchy.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Having a strong effect on someone

Example Sentence: The powerful and emotional movie put me in a high state of melancholy.

Sense 2: Experiencing a state of excitement or euphoria

Example Sentence: After winning the championship, the team was put in a high state of celebration.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: To perform an action with great intensity or enthusiasm

Example Sentence: The band put on a high-energy performance that had the crowd cheering.

Sense 2: To bet or gamble with a large amount of money

Example Sentence: He put high on the horse race, hoping for a big win.