highest
ˈhaɪɪst
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Definition of highest - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
measurementgreatest in degree or amount
  • He scored the highest marks in the class.
maximum supreme tallest
2.
hierarchymost elevated in position or rank
  • She reached the highest point of the mountain.
supreme topmost
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Expressions with highest

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the peak or summit of a mountain
We reached the highest point of the mountain by noon.
reaching the maximum level or point
The river was at its highest after the storm.
extremely or very much
He was to the highest degree satisfied with the results.
the greatest level of importance or quality
Her dedication to the project was of the highest order.
earning the most money in its category
The film became the highest-grossing movie of the year.
most highly ranked or valued among others
This is the highest-rated movie of the year.

Origin of highest

Old English, heah (high) + -est (superlative suffix)

Terms with highest included in their meaning

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topn.
height
highest point or part of something
position
located in the highest position
position
in the highest position or place
location
located at the highest point of something
quality
of the highest quality or degree
geography
the highest point of a mountain or hill
topadj.
highest position
highest in position, rank, or degree
competition
highest rank in a competition or contest

Examples of highest in a sentence

  • This mountain has the highest peak in the region.
  • He holds the highest office in the company.
  • The highest grade in the class was achieved by John.

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  1. French:le plus haut, culminant, ...
  2. German:höchsten, höchste, ...
  3. Italian:più alto, più elevato, ...
  4. Spanish:más alto, ...
  5. Portuguese:maiores, mais alto, ...
  6. Chinese:最高的, 最顶端的, ...
  7. Japanese:最高の, ...
  8. Arabic:أَعْلَى, الأعلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַגָּבוֹהַּ בְּיוֹתֵר, גָּבוֹהַּ בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
  10. Russian:самый высокий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найвищий, ...
  12. Hindi:सबसे अधिक, सबसे उच्च, ...
high
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Definition of high - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
tallof great vertical extent
  • The mountain is very high..
lofty tall
2.
large quantitygreater than normal in degree or amount
  • The high prices made it hard to buy.
elevated lofty tall

Adverb

1.
altitudeat or to a great height
  • The bird flew high above the trees..
aloft skyward upward
2.
high pitchat a pitch of great frequency
  • The singer hit the high notes perfectly.
piercingly shrilly
3.
amountat a great value or degree
  • The stock prices soared high today.
extremely greatly

Noun

1.
successpoint of success or achievement
  • Winning the championship was the high of his career.
climax peak
2.
emotionperiod of euphoria from excitement or drugs
  • She felt a high after the thrilling ride.
ecstasy euphoria exhilaration
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in a position far up on something
The picture hangs high on the wall.
feel very happy or excited
After winning the match, she was flying high.
gear setting in vehicles for high speed
When the road cleared, he shifted into high gear.
elevated area of land above surrounding areas
The castle was built on high ground.
happening around 12 PM when the sun is highest
The duel was set to begin at high noon.
expect something very good or successful to happen
We have high hopes for the new project.

Origin of high

Old English, hēah (tall, lofty)

Examples of high in a sentence

  • The tree in their backyard grew surprisingly high.
  • The high demand led to shortages.
  • Her high energy levels were contagious.
  • The alarm clock emits a high sound.
  • Her voice reached a high note during the song.
  • She was invited to the high council meeting.

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  1. French:haut, en altitude, ...
  2. German:hoch, in großer Höhe, ...
  3. Italian:elevato, in alto, ...
  4. Spanish:elevado, en lo alto, ...
  5. Portuguese:elevado, nas alturas, ...
  6. Chinese:高, 高高地, ...
  7. Japanese:高い, 高く, ...
  8. Arabic:عالٍ, عَالِيًا, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּבוֹהַּ, גָּבוֹהַּ, ...
  10. Russian:высокий, высоко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:високий, високо, ...
  12. Hindi:ऊँचा, ऊपर, ...
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