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higher than

/ˈhaɪ.ɚ ðæn/
phrase★Beginner💡 greater in amount, degree, or rank
general

Greater in amount, degree, or rank compared to something else.

Her salary is higher than mine.

This means her salary is greater in amount than the speaker's salary.

The temperature today is higher than yesterday.

This indicates that the temperature has increased from the previous day.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to make comparisons between two things.

Collocations

higher than expectedgreater than anticipatedhigher than averageabove the usual or normal level

Synonyms

greater thanmore thanabove

Antonyms

lower thanless thanbelow

Related Phrases

higher upphrase
at a higher position or rank
higher educationphrase
education beyond high school

💡Pro Tip

Comparative Usage

Use 'higher than' to compare two things where one is greater in some way than the other.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Comparison

Ensure that the things being compared are logically related to avoid confusion.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'higher than' is a comparative form derived from the adjective 'high' combined with the preposition 'than' to indicate comparison.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is used to compare two things where one is greater in some measurable way than the other. It can refer to physical height, quantity, rank, or degree.

Word Breakdown

higher
greater in amount, degree, or rank
adjective
+
than
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
preposition
English Dictionary

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