Higher: meaning, definitions and examples

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higher

 

[ ˈhaɪər ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

position

At a greater level in a hierarchy or organization.

Synonyms

elevated, senior, superior

Examples of usage

  • He aspires to reach a higher position in the company.
  • She was promoted to a higher rank.
Context #3 | Adverb

level

To a greater extent or degree.

Synonyms

further, greater, more

Examples of usage

  • She jumped higher than the other athletes.
  • He scored higher on the exam.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #360, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.