Highest vs. Higher
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Difference Between Highest and Higher
Highestadjective
approaching or constituting a maximum;
maximal temperaturemaximum speedworking at peak efficiencyHighernoun
A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
Highestadjective
highest and most significant;
his highest achievementHigherverb
(transitive) To make higher; to raise or increase in amount or quantity.
Higherverb
(intransitive) To ascend.
Higheradjective
advanced in complexity or elaboration;
high financehigher mathematicsADVERTISEMENT
Higheradjective
of education beyond the secondary level;
higher educationhigher learning
