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summit
1[ suhm-it ]
noun
- the highest point or part, as of a hill, a line of travel, or any object; top; apex.
Antonyms: base
- the highest point of attainment or aspiration:
the summit of one's ambition.
Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme
- the highest state or degree.
Synonyms: culmination, zenith, acme
- the highest level of diplomatic or other governmental officials:
a meeting at the summit.
adjective
- of or relating to a summit meeting:
summit talks.
verb (used without object)
- to take part in a summit meeting.
- to reach a summit:
summited after a 14-hour climb.
verb (used with object)
- to reach the summit of.
Summit
2[ suhm-it ]
noun
- a city in NE New Jersey.
- a city in NE Illinois.
summit
/ ˈsʌmɪt /
noun
- the highest point or part, esp of a mountain or line of communication; top
- the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax
the summit of ambition
- the highest level, importance, or rank
a meeting at the summit
- a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials
- ( as modifier )
a summit conference
Derived Forms
- ˈsummital, adjective
- ˈsummitless, adjective
Other Words From
- summit·al adjective
- summit·less adjective
- mini·summit noun
- pre·summit adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of summit1
Example Sentences
Sustainable agriculture is being discussed at the UN's climate summit, Cop29, in Azerbaijan this week.
Speaking at the G20 summit, Sir Keir said the UK would "ensure Ukraine has what is needed for as long as needed".
“Time is running out,” Brandy McDaniels of the Pit River Nation said last month at COP 16, the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia, bringing the plea to a world stage.
Scientists, politicians and world leaders are meeting at the annual UN climate summit, COP29, in Azerbaijan during what is set to be the hottest year on record.
Sir Keir has been meeting world leaders over the two-day summit of the 20 biggest global economies, and is expected to unveil new trade and industrial strategies in the coming weeks.
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