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highest

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/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/ · high-est

of the greatest vertical extent; a term used to describe something that is elevated to the greatest degree.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

of the greatest vertical extent; a term used to describe something that is elevated to the greatest degree.

زیادہ سے زیادہ اونچائی کا جو چیز ہے.

سب سے اونچا

sab se uncha

Synonyms

tallestutmostsupremeسب سے اونچاانتہائیعالی

Antonyms

lowestleastminimalسب سے نیچاکممعمولی

Common Collocations

  • highest point
  • highest quality
  • highest building

Example Sentences

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

وفا نہیں ہے کہ فاتح زمین میں سب سے اونچا پہاڑ ہے.

Wafa nahi hai ke fateh zameen mein sab se uncha pahad hai.

He achieved the highest score in the exam.

اس نے امتحان میں سب سے اونچا سکور حاصل کیا.

Us ne imtihan mein sab se uncha score hasil kiya.

The highest building in the city is a landmark.

شہر میں سب سے اونچی عمارت ایک نشان ہے.

Shehar mein sab se unchi imarat ek nishan hai.

Easily Confused With

heights:Heights refer to various elevations, while highest specifically denotes the maximum elevation.

Word Family

high
adjectiveاونچا
higher
adjectiveزیادہ اونچا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'highest' as reaching the peak of a mountain.

Imagine standing on top of a tall mountain, looking down at everything below.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو عرش پہ اترے وہ خود کو زمین پہ سمجھتا ہے

Jo arsh pe utare wo khud ko zameen pe samjhta hai

He who descends from the throne considers himself on earth.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونچائی میں سب کچھ چھپتا ہے

Unchai mein sab kuch chhupata hai

Everything hides at the height.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hehsta" — most high

First known use: 15th century

The word 'highest' originated from the Old English word 'hehsta', which evolved through Middle English to become the modern term we use today.