higher
/ˈhaɪər/
adjective
- Located at a greater distance above the ground or a reference point; more elevated.
- We hiked to a higher point on the trail to get a better view of the valley.
- The airplane flew at a higher altitude to avoid the storm.
- The higher shelves in the closet are hard for me to reach.
- Greater in amount, degree, or intensity.
- She received a higher score on her second test after studying more.
- Temperatures are higher in July than in January.
- The cost of living is higher in big cities than in rural areas.
- More advanced in rank, status, or importance.
- He was promoted to a higher position in the company.
- Only higher officials have access to that secure building.
- She appealed her case to a higher court.
Antonyms
adverb
- At or to a greater height or level.
- The kite flew higher and higher until it was just a speck in the sky.
- If you want to reach the top shelf, you need to jump higher.
- The stock prices climbed higher after the good news.