Definitions for higher

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

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

(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")

((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")

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

(used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency)

(happy and excited and energetic)

((used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted)

(slightly and pleasantly intoxicated from alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana))