higher
Translation
higher
Examples
The price is higher than I expected.
The price is higher than I expected.
She aims for higher education.
She aims for higher education.
Grammar Patterns
((than sth.)) more elevated than (sth.) The price is higher than I expected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taller, greater, superior; Antonyms: lower, shorter, inferior
Etymology
From 'high' plus the comparative suffix '-er', meaning 'more high'.
Memory Tips
The '-er' ending means 'more'. So, 'higher' means 'more high'.