Definition of higher adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. high 2 of 3 adverb 1 : at or to a high place, altitude, level, or degree climbed higher passions ran high 2 : well, luxuriously Higher can be defined as something that is positioned or located at a greater distance from the ground, or at a greater level or rank in a hierarchical structure.

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higher above, taller: That mountain is higher than the others.; a greater amount: Prices are higher in the city than in the country. Dec 18, 2025 · higher (plural highers) (Scotland, education) A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification. HIGHER definition: the comparative of high See examples of higher used in a sentence. More affluent households were driving spending higher, while many continued to feel squeezed by rising prices and stagnant incomes. There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word higher, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word higher, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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