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Definition of Higher-up

1. Noun. One of greater rank or station or quality.

Definition of Higher-up

1. Noun. Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Higher-up

Literary usage of Higher-up

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. History of the War in the Peninsula and in the South of France: From the by William Francis Patrick Napier (1842)
"... Croix d'Orade—Lord Wellington resolves to attack Soult on the 9th of April—Orders the pontoons to be taken up ana relaid higher up the Garonne at Seilh, ..."

2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1814)
"The conveniency of water-carriage makes Cairo a place of great trade, for there are few arts in any tolerable perfection higher up, or indeed in any other ..."

3. Indian Wars of New England by Herbert Milton Sylvester (1910)
"have the fort removed higher up the river. Instead, Fort Western, as has been seen, was built. A large body of troops was sent to Kennebec this year, ..."

4. An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language: To which is Prefixed, a by John Jamieson (1879)
"... as we say, better up, ie higher up, or having mon elevation, 3. Often used in regard to health, S. BETTERS, «. pi. Ten better», ten times better, ..."

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