higher

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BrE /ˈhaɪə/ AmE /ˈhaɪɚ/

adjective en → es

1 POSITION [T + adj] A2

closer to the top or sky than something else; not as low as something else

más alto, superior

  • higher than

Collocations higher ground · higher education

  • The higher shelf is for books you don't read often.

    La estantería superior es para los libros que no lees con frecuencia.

2 RANK [T + adj] B1

having a more important or senior position in an organization; not as low-ranking as something else

de mayor rango, jerárquico

  • higher than

Collocations higher management · higher position

  • He was promoted to a higher rank.

    Fue promovido a un cargo de mayor rango.

3 DEGREE [T + adj] B1

more advanced or complex; not as basic as something else

más avanzado, superior

  • higher than

Collocations higher degree · higher level

  • She is working towards a higher degree.

    Ella está trabajando hacia un grado superior.

1 AMOUNT [T + adj] A2

greater in amount or quantity; not as small as something else

más grande, mayor cantidad

  • higher than

Collocations higher salary · higher price

  • The higher cost reflects the better quality.

    El mayor costo refleja la mejor calidad.

2 TEMPERATURE [T + adj] B1

hotter; not as cold as something else

más caliente, de temperatura superior

  • higher than

Collocations higher temperature · higher heat

  • The higher the temperature, the more water evaporates.

    A mayor temperatura, más agua se evapora.

1 PRIORITY [T + adj] B2

more important; not as low priority as something else

más importante, de prioridad superior

  • higher than

Collocations higher priority · higher importance

  • This project has a higher priority.

    Este proyecto tiene una prioridad superior.

1 STATUS [T + adj] C1

having a more prestigious or respected position; not as low-status as something else

de mayor estatus, más respetado

  • higher than

Collocations higher status · higher reputation

  • She achieved a higher social status.

    Ella alcanzó un estatus social superior.

1 VALUE [T + adj] B2

greater in value or worth; not as low-value as something else

más valioso, de mayor valor

  • higher than

Collocations higher value · higher worth

  • This model has a higher resale value.

    Este modelo tiene un valor de reventa superior.