Word: HIGHER
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Definition of HIGHER
- Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
"The balloon rose high in the sky. ย The wall was high. ย a high mountain"
- Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
- Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
"three feet high ย three Mount Everests high"
- In or to an elevated position.
"How high above land did you fly?"
- In or at a great value.
"Costs have grown higher this year again."
- At a pitch of great frequency.
"I certainly can't sing that high."
- A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
- To make higher; to raise or increase in amount or quantity.
- To ascend.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "higher" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "higher" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HIGHER a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HIGHER worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HIGHER? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HIGHER:
- # the higher effect
- # master of higher
- # playing with higher
- # in terms of higher
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