Higher: meaning, definitions and examples
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higher
[ ˈhaɪər ]
education
Of education beyond the secondary level; advanced or postsecondary.
Synonyms
advanced, postsecondary, upper level
Examples of usage
- He is pursuing a higher degree in economics.
- She works at a higher education institution.
position
At a greater level in a hierarchy or organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He aspires to reach a higher position in the company.
- She was promoted to a higher rank.
Translations
Translations of the word "higher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais alto
🇮🇳 ऊँचा (ū̃cā)
🇩🇪 höher
🇮🇩 lebih tinggi
🇺🇦 вищий
🇵🇱 wyższy
🇯🇵 より高い (yoritakai)
🇫🇷 plus élevé
🇪🇸 más alto
🇹🇷 daha yüksek
🇰🇷 더 높은 (deo noppŭn)
🇸🇦 أعلى (a'la)
🇨🇿 vyšší
🇸🇰 vyšší
🇨🇳 更高的 (gèng gāo de)
🇸🇮 višji
🇮🇸 hærri
🇰🇿 жоғары (joğarğy)
🇬🇪 უფრო მაღალი (upro magali)
🇦🇿 daha yüksək
🇲🇽 más alto
Word origin
The word 'higher' originates from the Old English word 'heah' which means 'tall, high'. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts, including education, position, and level. The concept of 'higher' has always been associated with progress, advancement, and elevation in various aspects of life.
See also: high, highbrow, highest, highland, highly, highway.