Summit
'sʌmɪt
Definitions
3 meaningsThe highest point of something, especially a mountain or hill.
'sʌmɪt
The highest point of a hill or mountain.
They reached the summit after a strenuous climb.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're climbing a mountain. The summit is like the very tippy-top where you stand and see the amazing view. It's the highest point!
👶 For kids: The very top of a mountain or hill.
More Examples
The panoramic view from the summit was breathtaking.
The team planted their flag at the summit.
How It's Used
"The hikers finally reached the summit of Mount Everest."
"The flag was planted at the summit of the mountain."
A meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important matters.
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A meeting between heads of state or government.
The summit addressed global climate change.
💡 Simply: It's like a special meeting where important leaders from different countries get together to talk about big issues, like making peace or agreeing on trade deals.
👶 For kids: A meeting of important people, like presidents or prime ministers.
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The two presidents held a summit to negotiate a peace treaty.
The international summit brought together delegates from various countries.
How It's Used
"The leaders convened for a summit to discuss trade agreements."
"The summit aimed to foster peace between the nations."
To reach the highest point of a mountain or other elevation, or to achieve the peak of something metaphorical (e.g., a career).
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To reach the top of something.
They summited Everest in record time.
💡 Simply: To summit is to reach the very top of a mountain or achieve a big goal. It's like saying, "I made it to the top!"
👶 For kids: To get to the very top of something.
More Examples
After years of hard work, she summited her career.
The team hoped to summit the peak before nightfall.
How It's Used
"The climbers summited the mountain at dawn."
"He summited his career goals last year when he was promoted to CEO"
Synonyms
Apex
Crest
Peak
Conference
Convention
Dialogue
Meeting
Ascend
Antonyms
Base
Bottom
Foot
Breakdown
Separation
Decline
Descend
Drop
Fall
Idioms & expressions
summit conference
A high-level meeting between leaders.
"The summit conference focused on climate change."
summit meeting
A high-level meeting between leaders.
"The summit meeting was scheduled to discuss trade agreements."
From Old French *sommet*, from Vulgar Latin *summum*, derived from Latin *summus* ('highest').
The word 'summit' has been used since the late 15th century, initially referring to the top of a physical object before expanding to meetings.
Memory tip
Think of the *sum* of all the height – that's the top!