Summit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsə-mət/ sum·mit

Meaning & Definition of Summit

Summit (noun)

  1. top, apex; especially, the highest point, peak
  2. the topmost level attainable
  3. the highest level of officials; especially, the diplomatic level of heads of government

Summit (verb)

  1. to participate in a summit conference
  2. to climb to the summit

Summit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the highest part or point

    "a new movie that some enthusiastic reviewers are already calling the summit of cinematic achievement"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

Summit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mount, ascend

    similar: ascend, breast (chiefly British), free-climb, get up, mount, scale, surmount, shimmy, shin, shinny, skin, claw, sprawl, struggle, clamber, climb, scrabble, scramble, swarm

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Summit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Summit:

Chiefly British: breast
acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, tip-top, top, zenith, ascend, free-climb, get up, mount, scale, surmount, shimmy, shin, shinny, skin, claw, sprawl, struggle, clamber, climb, scrabble, scramble

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Summit

Words with the opposite meaning of Summit:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom

Related Words for Summit

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot

Near Antonyms of Summit

abyss, base, foot, minimum

Word Forms of Summit

Inflections: summited, summiting, summits

Origin & Etymology of Summit

Middle English somete, from Anglo-French sumet, diminutive of sum top, from Latin summum, neuter of summus highest sum

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Summit

Words & Phrases Containing Summit

presummit

Frequently Asked Questions about Summit

What does "Summit" mean?

"Summit" means top, apex; especially, the highest point, peak. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: top, apex; especially, the highest point, peak. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Summit"?

Other words for "Summit" include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest and crown. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Summit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Summit"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Summit". Common alternatives include acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination and head.

What is the opposite of "Summit"?

Antonyms of "Summit" include bottom, nadir and rock bottom. Near antonyms include abyss, base, foot and minimum.

How do you use "Summit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Summit" in a sentence: "a new movie that some enthusiastic reviewers are already calling the summit of cinematic achievement".

Is "Summit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Summit" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Summit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Summit" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Summit"?

"Summit" is pronounced /ˈsə-mət/ and divided into syllables as sum·mit.