alto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- high adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
- loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
- loudly adv In a way that produces a lot of noise; at high volume.
- mean verb To intend or have in mind as a purpose.
- pop verb To make a sudden sharp sound, especially from bursting.
- tall adj Having greater than average height.
- tipsy adj Slightly drunk; unsteady from alcohol.
- up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
Senses
alto is used for these senses in English:
- high Large, great (in amount or quantity, value, force, energy, etc).
- high In or to an elevated position.
- loud (of a sound) Of great intensity.
- loudly In a loud manner; at a high volume.
- mean (music, now, historical) The middle part of three-part polyphonic music; now specifically, the alto part in polyphonic music; an alto instrument. [from 15th c.]
- pop (countable) A loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle, especially when the contents are pressurized by fizziness.
- tipsy (informal, slang) Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.
- up Toward the top of.
high — full definition
- adj Extending a long way upward; tall or elevated.
- adj Ranking above others in importance, status, or quality.
- adj Large in amount, degree, or intensity.
- adj Cheerful and excited, or, informally, under the influence of a drug.
- adj Sharp or acute in pitch; producing rapid sound vibrations.
loud — full definition
- adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
- adj Attracting attention through boldness rather than subtlety, often used of colors, patterns, or behavior.