highest
word · lemma: high
/ˈhaɪəst/
HY-uhst
/hˈaɪəst/
HY-uhst
Definition
The superlative form of 'high'. It means at the greatest height, level, amount, or degree compared with others.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before nouns: 'the highest score', 'the highest mountain'. It can describe physical height, prices, temperatures, rankings, or quality levels. Use 'the' before it in most cases.
Spanish: más alto - máximoPortuguese (BR): mais alto - máximoPortuguese (PT): mais alto - máximoChinese (Simplified): 最高的 - 最大的Chinese (Traditional): 最高的 - 最大的Hindi: सबसे ऊँचा - सर्वोच्चArabic: الأعلى - الأقصىBengali: সর্বোচ্চRussian: самый высокий - наивысшийJapanese: 最も高いVietnamese: cao nhấtKorean: 가장 높은Turkish: en yüksekUrdu: سب سے زیادہIndonesian: tertinggi
Example Sentences
Today will be the highest temperature of the week.
basic
That was the highest price I've seen for a hotel room here.
natural
At its highest, the river almost reached the bridge.
natural
We need to focus on the highest priority items first.
natural
This is the highest building in our town.
basic
She got the highest score in the class.
basic