Highest
ˈhaɪɪst
Definitions
2 meaningsGreatest in amount, degree, or intensity.
ˈhaɪɪst
Being the greatest in degree, intensity, or extent.
The highest temperature ever recorded was in Death Valley.
💡 Simply: It means the most of something. Like, if you jumped the highest, you jumped the most!
👶 For kids: The most tall, big, or much of something!
More Examples
She scored the highest marks in the class.
The company aims for the highest standards of customer service.
How It's Used
"The mountain has the highest peak in the region."
"The company reported its highest quarterly profits in five years."
"The survey showed the highest level of satisfaction among respondents."
In the greatest degree or to the greatest extent.
ˈhaɪɪst
To the greatest degree or extent.
The company aims to operate the safest and highest in quality.
💡 Simply: It means doing something more than anyone else. For example, the cat jumped the highest.
👶 For kids: The mostest, the furthest, the biggest!
More Examples
He jumped the highest of all the competitors.
Prices soared highest in the last quarter.
How It's Used
"Prices soared the highest in the last quarter."
"They competed to jump the highest."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Old English hīehst (superlative of hēah 'high').
Used in similar ways in historical texts, with a consistent emphasis on superiority or utmost degree.
Memory tip
Think of the highest point on a mountain: it's the greatest elevation.
Word Origin
"superlative of 'high'"