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- [hahy uhp]
- /haɪ ʌp/
- /ˈhaɪ.ər ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy uhp]
- /haɪ ʌp/
Definitions of higher-up word
- noun higher-up a person in a position of higher authority in an organization; superior. 1
- countable noun higher-up A higher-up is an important person who has a lot of authority and influence. 0
- noun higher-up a person of higher rank or in a superior position 0
- noun higher-up a person of higher rank or position 0
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Origin of higher-up
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15, Americanism; noun use of adj. phrase higher up
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Parts of speech for Higher-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
higher-up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for higher-up
noun higher-up
- director — a person or thing that directs.
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- supervisor — a person who supervises workers or the work done by others; superintendent.
- heavyweight — heavy in weight.
- ruler — a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
Antonyms for higher-up
noun higher-up
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
- worker — a person or thing that works.
- junior — younger (designating the younger of two men bearing the same full name, as a son named after his father; often written as Jr. or jr. following the name): May I speak with the junior Mr. Hansen? Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Jr. Compare senior (def 1).
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