highest
beginnerA1/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/ · high-est
of the greatest vertical extent; a term used to describe something that is elevated to the greatest degree.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.