Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪər/
adjective comparative form of high, used to describe something that is located above or at a greater distance
A1 The mountain peak is higher than the clouds.
A2 She got a higher score on the test than her friend.
B1 Living in a big city usually comes with higher living expenses.
B2 The company aims to achieve higher profits this year.
C1 The research conducted at the university aims for higher academic standards.
C2 The demand for luxury cars is higher among the upper class.
adverb used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate a higher degree or level
A1 She jumped higher than her friend.
A2 The prices are higher in this store compared to the other one.
B1 He performed higher than expected on the exam.
B2 The company aims to achieve higher profits this year.
C1 The demand for luxury goods is higher among the upper class.
C2 The quality of service at this restaurant is consistently higher than others in the area.
formal The company aims to achieve higher profits this quarter.
informal I always aim for higher scores on my exams.
slang I'm trying to level up and reach higher in my career.
figurative His aspirations are reaching higher than the stars.
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