English · Adjectives
higher
/ˈhaɪər/
[/ˈhaɪər/]
comparative of high
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'high'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more high than the other.
Example
This mountain is higher than that hill.
This mountain is higher than that hill.
Etymology
From 'high' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.