Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun higher-up

1 sense of higher-up

Sense 1
superior, higher-up, superordinate -- (one of greater rank or station or quality)
       => leader -- (a person who rules or guides or inspires others)

Synonyms of adv higher-up

1 sense of higher up

Sense 1
above, higher up, in a higher place, to a higher place -- (in or to a place that is higher)