going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way | being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level |
greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement | extending or moving toward a higher place |
having the leading position or higher score in a contest | out of bed |
indicating the most important performer or role | used up |
| (used of computers) operating properly |
| (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness |
| open |
| getting higher or more vigorous |