Summits — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsə-mət/

Meaning & Definition of Summits

Summits (verb)

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

Summits (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

Summits (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: acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths
    related: blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots
    opposite: bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms
    near: abysses, bases, feet, minima

Summits (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in mounts, ascends

    similar: ascends, breasts (chiefly British), free-climbs, gets up, mounts, scales, surmounts, shimmies, shinnies, shins, skins, claws, sprawls, struggles, clambers, climbs, scrabbles, scrambles, swarms

Related Entry: Summit (noun)

Summit is a different word from Summits. The synonyms below are for summit, not for summits.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Summits

The most common words with a similar meaning to Summits:

Chiefly British: breasts
acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations, heads, heights, high noons, high-water marks, meridians, ne plus ultras, noons, noontimes, peaks, pinnacles, sums, tip-tops, tops, zeniths, ascends, free-climbs, gets up, mounts, scales, surmounts, shimmies, shinnies, shins, skins, claws, sprawls, struggles, clambers, climbs, scrabbles, scrambles

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Summits

Words with the opposite meaning of Summits:

bottoms, nadirs, rock bottoms

Related Words for Summits

blooms, blossoms, flood tides, flowers, glories, heydays, primes, caps, ceilings, roofs, extremes, extremities, tips, vertices, highlights, highs, highspots

Near Antonyms of Summits

abysses, bases, feet, minima

Word Forms of Summits

Inflections: summited, summiting

Origin & Etymology of Summits

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

First known use: 1955

Frequently Asked Questions about Summits

What does "Summits" mean?

"Summits" means to participate in a summit conference. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to participate in a summit conference. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Summits"?

Other words for "Summits" include acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests and crowns. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Summits" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Summits"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Summits". Common alternatives include acmes, apexes, apogees, capstones, climaxes, crescendos, crests, crowns, culminations and heads.

What is the opposite of "Summits"?

Antonyms of "Summits" include bottoms, nadirs and rock bottoms. Near antonyms include abysses, bases, feet and minima.

How do you use "Summits" in a sentence?

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

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

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

How do you pronounce "Summits"?

"Summits" is pronounced /ˈsə-mət/.

What is the origin of the word "Summits"?

"Summits" comes from Middle English somete, from Anglo-French sumet, diminutive of sum top, from Latin summum, neuter of summus highest sum. First known use: 1955.