Summit
noun /ˈsʌmɪt/ — The highest point — of a mountain, an achievement, or an aspiration.
Definition
The highest point of a hill or mountain; the highest attainable level of achievement; a meeting between heads of government or other important people.
Beyond the definition
Summit carries physical and metaphorical weight simultaneously. To reach a summit is to be at the top of something — and to know that from here, all movement is downward or along. The summit is the moment before the descent.
Origin & history
From Old French somete — top (from Latin summum: highest, from summus: topmost). The superlative of high — the highest thing.
Example sentences
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She reached the summit at noon — cloud below, clear sky above, nothing between her and the view.
The career summit arrived unexpectedly: she was there before she knew she was climbing.
At the summit, the world looked both larger and simpler — all the details of valley life were invisible from here.
How to use it
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Choose “Summit” when the meaning fits your context: The highest point of a hill or mountain; the highest attainable level of achievement; a meeting between heads of government or other important people.
Synonyms
Antonyms
nadir, valley, base, foot
Related words
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Fictional scene
Walker reaching a high ridge
An adult reaches a high point on a narrow mountain ridge path, looking out over a vast valley.
The highest point of the mountain ridge represents the culmination of the journey. It signifies the peak of the climb and the highest point reachable in the terrain.
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Questions about this word
What does "Summit" mean?
Summit is noun meaning: The highest point — of a mountain, an achievement, or an aspiration.. The highest point of a hill or mountain; the highest attainable level of achievement; a meeting between heads of government or other important people.
Where does the word "Summit" come from?
From Old French somete — top (from Latin summum: highest, from summus: topmost). The superlative of high — the highest thing.