higher Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective satellite advanced in complexity or elaboration
   
   • higher finance
   • higher mathematics
2. adjective satellite of education beyond the secondary level
   
   • higher education
   • higher learning
3. adjective greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
   high.
   
   • a high temperature
   • a high price
   • the high point of his career
   • high risks
   • has high hopes
   • the river is high
   • he has a high opinion of himself
4. adjective (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')
   high.
   
   • a high mountain
   • high ceilings
   • high buildings
   • a high forehead
   • a high incline
   • a foot high
5. adjective satellite standing above others in quality or position
   high; eminent.
   
   • people in high places
   • the high priest
   • eminent members of the community
6. adjective used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
   high; high-pitched.
   
7. adjective satellite happy and excited and energetic
   high; in high spirits.
   
8. adjective satellite (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
   high; gamy; gamey.
   
9. adjective satellite slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana)
   high; mellow.
   

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