# higher

Pronunciation: US say "HY-ur" /ˈhaɪ.ɚ/; UK say "HY-uh" /ˈhaɪ.ə/

## Adjective

1. Comparative of high. — comparative form of high: more high
   - Simple: Comparative of high. Use this to compare two things when one is taller or greater.
   - _The northern peak stands higher than its neighbor._
   - _This year's rainfall was higher than the average._

## Adverb

2. Comparative of high. — comparative form of high: more high
   - Simple: Comparative of high. Use this to say something goes up by a greater amount.
   - _The rocket soared higher than any craft before it._
   - _She aimed higher with each new attempt._

## Noun

3. A national school-leaving examination that also functions as a qualification for university entrance. *(dialectal, Scotland)*
   - Simple: A national school exam used to finish school and to get into university.
   - _He sat his Higher in mathematics last June._
   - _Her place at university depended on strong Highers._

## Verb

4. To make something higher, or to raise or increase it in amount or quantity.
   - Simple: To raise something or make it greater in amount.

## Other meanings

- (verb) To ascend.

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