Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪər/

Definitions of higher

adjective comparative form of high, used to describe something that is located above or at a greater distance

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of higher in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of higher

past tense

raised

plural

highers

comparative

higher

superlative

highest

present tense

higher

future tense

will be higher

perfect tense

have been higher

continuous tense

is getting higher

singular

higher

positive degree

high

infinitive

to raise

gerund

raising

participle

raised

Origin and Evolution of higher

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'higher' originated from the Old English word 'heah', which meant 'tall' or 'elevated'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'higher' has come to be used to indicate greater elevation or position in comparison to something else. It is commonly used in a comparative sense to denote something that is above or beyond a certain point or level.