Overview of adj higher

The adj higher has 2 senses

• higher -- (advanced in complexity or elaboration; "higher finance"; "higher mathematics")


• higher -- (of education beyond the secondary level; "higher education"; "higher learning")

Overview of adj high

The adj high has 7 senses

• high -- (greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount; "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")


• high -- ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high")


• eminent, high -- (standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community")


• high, high-pitched -- (used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency)


• high, in high spirits -- (happy and excited and energetic)


• gamey, gamy, high -- ((used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted)


• high, mellow -- (slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana))