No. 596 in German
höher
"Höher" means "higher" in English.
In a sentence
Der Turm ist höher als das Gebäude daneben.
The tower is higher than the building next to it.
In this comparative sentence, 'höher' is the comparative form of the adjective 'hoch' (high), comparing the relative heights of two objects.
Er strebt nach höherer Bildung.
He strives for higher education.
In this usage, 'höherer' is the comparative form of 'hoch' and is used metaphorically to describe education as being at a more advanced level.
Wir sollten ein höher gelegenes Gebiet aufsuchen, um die Aussicht zu genießen.
We should seek a higher located area to enjoy the view.
Here, 'höher' is again the comparative form of 'hoch', describing an area that is at a physically greater altitude.
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