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• comparative of high.

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

Explanation

When something is described as higher, it's more advanced, difficult, or complex. Higher education is what you learn in college or graduate school, and it's more complicated than high school. You're most likely to see the adjective higher being used to specify a type of education or schooling. Higher finance is likewise an area of banking or investing that's extremely complex because it involves enormous amounts of money. In Scotland, a Higher is a specific, high-level graduation certificate that qualifies students to enter a university.

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Fat in and around these organs leads to a higher risk of heart disease and other health problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Kioxia Holdings is up 3.4%, and Tokyo Electron is 3.1% higher, while Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is down 2.4% and Tokio Marine Holdings is 4.5% lower.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

However, Cara Lewis-Rimes and Dylan Killner said they might reconsider the habit in light of higher prices.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The problem predates recent federal cuts challenging higher education, he said, emphasizing a decline in public trust in universities and affirming that USC is well placed to address it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

Flames wrapped around it, curling from the top to its underside, then going higher and filling the air with acrid, black smoke.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott