higher
Definition
- Adjective:
- Comparative form of 'high': Used to describe something that is at a greater elevation, degree, amount, or intensity than something else.
- Of education beyond the secondary level: Pertaining to advanced or tertiary education, such as that provided by universities and colleges.
- Advanced in complexity or elaboration: Describing a subject, field, or activity that is more complex, sophisticated, or detailed.
Usage Examples
- Comparative form:
- The airplane flew at a higher altitude to avoid the storm.
- She aims to achieve a higher score on her next exam.
- Education:
- He pursued higher education at a prestigious university.
- Access to higher learning is essential for many careers.
- Complexity:
- The course covers higher mathematics, including calculus and linear algebra.
- They discussed the intricacies of higher finance in the global market.
Advanced Usage
- "higher up": At a more senior level or position within an organization or hierarchy.
- The decision must be approved by someone higher up in the company.
- "higher than a kite" (idiomatic, informal): To be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; extremely intoxicated.
- After taking the medication, he felt higher than a kite.
Variants and Related Words
- High (adj): Of great vertical extent; great, or greater than normal, in quantity, size, or intensity.
- Highest (adj): Superlative form of 'high'; the most elevated or extreme.
- Highly (adv): To a high degree or level.
Synonyms
- Greater: Larger in amount, size, or degree.
- Superior: Higher in quality, rank, or importance.
- Advanced: Far on in progress or complex in structure.
Related Phrases
- Higher education: Education at a college or university level.
- Higher power: A term, often used in spiritual contexts, for a supreme being or divine force.
- Higher ground: A physically or morally superior position.
Related Idioms
- On a higher plane: Existing at a level of greater spiritual, intellectual, or moral development.
- Their philosophical debate operated on a higher plane.
- The higher-ups: The people in charge; those with senior authority.
- The new policy came directly from the higher-ups.
Adjective
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of education beyond the secondary level
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higher education
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higher learning
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advanced in complexity or elaboration
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higher finance
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higher mathematics
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