Higher and Lower

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Higher

Higher adjective - Being far along in development.
Usage example: higher primates, such as the apes
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Lower is an antonym for higher.

Lower

Lower adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Usage example: a lower position in the company
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Higher is an antonym for lower in topics: reduced, under.
Nearby Words: lowered, lowering, lowermost, lowercase
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  • Video Game / World of Tanks Tiers 1 and 2 only see see tanks one tier higher or lower, while tier 3 and 4 tanks can face tanks two tiers higher but only one tier lower.
    Source: Video Game / World of Tanks
  • The contestant is asked whether each one of the four incorrectly price items is higher or lower.
    Source: Shell Game
  • Music / Symphony X Mohs Scale of Rock and Metal Hardness: For the most part, about a 7, but a step or two higher or lower isn't unheard of.
    Source: Music / Symphony X
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