higher

British  

/ ˈhaɪə /

adjective

1. the comparative of high

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noun

1. 1. the advanced level of the Scottish Certificate of Education

   2. ( as modifier )

      Higher Latin

2. a pass in a particular subject at Higher level

   she has four Highers

Example Sentences

But on Monday, Ueda gave investors another reason to push Japanese bond yields even higher.

From MarketWatch

Many companies have held back on hiring as they try to manage higher input costs and weakening orders.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is still unknown whether chimpanzees deliberately choose fruits with higher ethanol levels, which tend to be riper and richer in sugar that can ferment.

From Science Daily

Cognitive abilities expand rapidly at this age, but the risk of developing certain mental health conditions also becomes higher.

From Science Daily

“Business conditions remain soft as a result of higher costs from tariffs, the government shutdown, and increased global uncertainty,” another manufacturer told ISM.

From MarketWatch