higher
/ (ˈhaɪə) /
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adjective
the comparative of high
noun (usually capital) (in Scotland)
- the advanced level of the Scottish Certificate of Education
- (as modifier)Higher Latin
a pass in a particular subject at Higher levelshe has four Highers
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