Synonyms for

Everest

Verb / ˈevɜ:ʌst / / ˈevrʌst / Another word for everest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas.

Synonyms & similar words

everest mteverest mounteverest Chomolungma Sagarmatha peak summit mountain altitude elevation height top pinnacle crest apex acme zenith climax crown vertex spire tip

Synonyms by register

Formal

pinnacle zenith acme apex

Informal

peak top height summit

Literary

acme summit zenith

Antonyms

base valley trough lowland plain ditch

Common collocations

  • Mount Everest
  • climb Everest
  • summit of Everest
  • Everest Base Camp
  • conquer Everest
  • Everest expedition
  • highest peak on Earth

Word family

noun Everest

Usage note

Everest is a proper noun referring to the highest mountain on Earth. It is often used metaphorically to represent the ultimate challenge or achievement.

Example sentences

  1. Mount Everest is located in Nepal.
  2. Climbing Mount Everest is a difficult and dangerous task.
  3. She dreamed of reaching the summit of Mount Everest.
  4. The weather on Mount Everest can be unpredictable.
  5. Many people have attempted to climb Everest, but not all have succeeded.

Quotes

  • 'Because it's there.' - George Mallory (when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest)
  • 'Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste, look well to each step, and from the beginning think what may be the end.' - Edward Whymper (first person to climb the Matterhorn)
  • 'The best view comes after the hardest climb.' - Unknown

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