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- higher law/ˌhaɪ.ə ˈlɔː/A set of moral or ethical principles, often considered to be divine or universal in origin, that are believed to take precedence over human-made laws.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- higher mathematics/ˌhaɪə ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/Advanced, often abstract, branches of mathematics requiring extensive foundational knowledge.nounLow
- higher power/ˌhaɪ.ə ˈpaʊər/A supreme being, deity, or divine force that is believed to have control over human destiny or the universe.nounC1
- higher rate/ˌhaɪ.ə ˈreɪt/A percentage, figure, or amount that is greater or elevated in comparison to another, typically a standard or baseline rate.nounB2
- higher self/ˌhaɪə ˈsɛlf/An individual's spiritual or inner essence, representing their most enlightened, moral, and authentic nature.nounC2
- higher still/ˈhaɪə stɪl/Used to indicate an increase or progression beyond an already high level or amount.nounB2
- higher-up/ˌhaɪər ˈʌp/A person of high rank or position within an organization.nounC1
- highest common factor/ˌhaɪɪst ˈkɒmən ˈfæktə/The largest whole number that divides exactly into two or more given numbers.nounC1
- highet/ˈhaɪɪt/A hill or elevated ground, particularly a small or low hill (now chiefly dialectal, poetic, or in proper names).nounVery low / Archaic / Dialectal
- highflier/ˌhaɪˈflaɪ.ər/A person who is extremely successful or who has the potential to achieve great success.nounLow to Medium
- highhole/ˈhaɪhəʊl/An American vernacular name for the flicker or yellowhammer woodpecker (genus Colaptes), often identified by its red marking on the nape of the neck.nounExtremely Low
- highjack/ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/To seize control of something (like a vehicle, aircraft, or process) unlawfully by force.verbMedium
- highland/ˈhaɪ.lənd/An elevated region of land, often a mountainous area or plateau.adjectivenounB2
- highland cattle/ˌhaɪ.lənd ˈkæt.əl/A breed of cattle with long horns and long, wavy hair, originally from the Scottish Highlands.nounC1
- highland clearances/ˈhaɪlənd ˈklɪərənsɪz/A specific historical process in Scottish history (c. 1750–1860) where large landowners forcibly evicted tenant farmers and crofters from the Highlands and islands, often replacing them with sheep farms.plural-nounC2
- highland dress/ˈhaɪ.lənd ˌdres/The traditional, distinctive clothing associated with Scotland, particularly men's attire including the kilt, sporran, and jacket.nounC1
- highland fling/ˌhaɪ.lənd ˈflɪŋ/A lively and vigorous traditional solo dance of Scotland, performed to bagpipe music, characterized by quick steps and leaps.nounLow
- highland games/ˌhaɪ.lənd ˈɡeɪmz/A traditional sports and cultural festival originating in Scotland, involving athletic competitions, music, and dance.nounC1
- highland park/ˈhaɪlənd ˈpɑːk/A proper noun most commonly referring to a specific place, primarily either a notable whisky-producing area in Scotland or a geographical location or suburb named for its elevated, park-like terrain.nounB2
- highlander/ˈhaɪ.lən.dər/A person who lives in or comes from a highland or mountainous region, especially the Scottish Highlands.nounB2
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