Synonyms for

Summit

Verb / ˈsʌmʌt / / ˈsʌmɪt / Another word for summit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the highest point of a mountain or hill

Synonyms & similar words

pinnacle summitmeeting tip acme elevation superlative meridian peak breast height crown top tiptop crest peak top crest pinnacle apex acme zenith height climax vertex mountaintop crown head tip summitry culmination elevation altitude

Synonyms by register

Formal

apex zenith pinnacle acme

Informal

top peak high point

Literary

crest brow

Antonyms

base bottom foothill valley nadir lowland

Common collocations

  • reach the summit
  • attend the summit
  • international summit
  • peace summit
  • climate summit
  • economic summit
  • summit meeting
  • summit conference

Word family

noun summit
verb summit

Usage note

While 'summit' can refer to the highest point of a mountain, it is most commonly used in modern English to denote a high-level meeting between leaders. It carries a formal connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The climbers reached the summit of the mountain and took a photo.
  2. I can see the summit from here.
  3. The summit is covered in snow.
  4. We need to hike to the summit before sunset.
  5. The view from the summit is breathtaking.

Quotes

  • 'Climbing to the summit is optional, getting down is mandatory.' - Ed Viesturs
  • 'The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.' - Conrad Anker
  • 'The summit is just a halfway point.' - Ed Viesturs

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