Higher — synonyms, higher antonyms, definition

1. higher (o)

11 synonyms
above across aloft beyond on top of over overhead past superior up upward

2. higher (a)

12 synonyms
aloft beyond excellent exceptional on top of over overhead preferred premium superior upper upstairs

3. higher (Adjective)

7 synonyms
gamier mellower more eminent more gamey more high-pitched more in high spirits more prominent
1 antonym
lower
9 definitions

higher (Adjective) — Advanced in complexity or elaboration. ex. "higher finance" ex. "higher mathematics"

higher (Adjective) — Of education beyond the secondary level. ex. "higher education" ex. "higher learning"

higher (Adjective) — Greater than normal in degree, intensity or amount. ex. "a high temperature" ex. "a high price" ex. "the high point of his career" ex. "high risks" ex. "has high hopes" ex. "the river is high" ex. "he has a high opinion of himself"

higher (Adjective) — (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high'). ex. "a high mountain" ex. "high ceilings" ex. "high buildings" ex. "a high forehead" ex. "a high incline" ex. "a foot high"

higher (Adjective) — Standing above others in quality or position. ex. "people in high places" ex. "the high priest"

higher (Adjective) — Used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency.

higher (Adjective) — Happy and excited and energetic.

higher (Adjective) — (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted.

higher (Adjective) — Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana).

6 see also
degree grade height level pitch tallness