HIGHER definition: the comparative of high See examples of higher used in a sentence. high 2 of 3 adverb 1 : at or to a high place, altitude, level, or degree climbed higher passions ran high 2 : well, luxuriously Definition of higher adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

higher above, taller: That mountain is higher than the others.; a greater amount: Prices are higher in the city than in the country.

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