highest

Meanings

• adjective

  The highest position or level.

  - "The highest point of the mountain offers a breathtaking view."
  - "The highest bidder wins the auction."
  - "The highest score in the game was achieved by John."

• adjective

  The greatest in degree or extent.

  - "The highest level of achievement is to make a difference in people's lives."
  - "The highest priority for the company is customer satisfaction."
  - "The highest level of education one can obtain is a doctorate."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1250076"

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Antonyms

low

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with highest
biggest , piggiest , rigidest

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Variants

List of all variants of highest that leads to same result
high , high on , higher , highest , high quality , high-quality , higher quality , higher-quality , highest quality , highest-quality

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hīgost, from hīg 'high'.

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Trivia

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1. The highest point on Earth is Mount Everest, which stands at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters).

2. The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) in Death Valley, California, in 1913.

3. The highest paid professional athlete in the world is often a soccer player or American football player.

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Related Concepts

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1. peak: A mountain peak or the highest point of something.

2. summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill.

3. apex: The highest point or most prominent part of something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'highest' is often used metaphorically to refer to the pinnacle of success, power, or achievement. In art, it can represent the highest point or peak, as seen in mountain landscapes. In music, it can be used to describe the highest note or pitch.

How to Memorize "highest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain with a peak, which is the highest point. Visualize yourself standing at the highest point and looking down at the landscape below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'highest' with the image of a mountain peak or the top of a building.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'High Up In The Sky' to remember the meaning of 'highest'.

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