higher

Meanings

• Adverb

  At or to a higher position or level.

  - "He climbed higher up the mountain."
  - "The kite soared higher in the sky."

• Adjective, Adverb

  Greater in quantity, degree, or importance.

  - "The older brother is higher in rank."
  - "She scored higher marks in the exam."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhaɪɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

low

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with higher
higher , squire , lyre , spire , tire , pyre

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Homophones

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1. higher (English) : an indefinite quantity greatly exceeding the greatest
   

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Variants

List of all variants of higher that leads to same result
high , high on , higher , highest , higher critic , higher criticism , higher criticisms , higher education , higher educations , higher law , higher laws , higher learning , higher learnings , higher-up , higher-ups , higher power , a higher purpose , institution of higher learning

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Forms

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higher, higher up, higher off, higher on

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Etymology

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Old English hie 'high' + -er

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Trivia

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1. The word 'higher' contains the letter 'h' three times.

2. In ancient Greece, the gods were believed to live on Mount Olympus, which is considered 'higher' in the mythological sense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Height: A measure of vertical distance, often used in relation to 'higher'

2. Elevation: The act or process of raising something to a higher position or level

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Culture

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In literature, 'higher' is often used metaphorically to represent aspirations, goals, or ideals that are lofty or exalted. In art, 'higher' can symbolize elevation or transcendence.

How to Memorize "higher"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ladder with each rung representing a higher level. To memorize 'higher', visualize yourself climbing the ladder to a higher rung.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'higher' with concepts like 'up', 'above', or 'superior' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Higher is where the view is better' to remember the meaning of 'higher' as a synonym for 'up' or 'above'.

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