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

A new study suggests that parts of the world's oxygen depleted oceans could regain higher oxygen levels in the centuries ahead, even as global temperatures continue to rise.

From Science Daily

Sales in the construction industries division rose 15% in the year to the fourth quarter to $6.9 billion, but increased manufacturing costs as the result of higher tariffs meant profits fell by 12%.

From MarketWatch

Over the years, the company has embraced baggier fits, jorts, western-wear trends, lighter-weight pants and pants with moisture control in an effort to reignite demand from consumers battling higher living costs.

From MarketWatch

While 2026 copper guidance is unchanged, gold-production guidance is higher than RBC and consensus expectations, which represents a meaningful uplift at current record gold prices, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The higher compensation expenses reflects technical hires the company added to fill highly skilled AI jobs, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal