Summit Definition & Meaning
summit
- noun
- the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"
- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
- a meeting of heads of governments
- verb
- reach the summit (of a mountain); "They breasted the mountain"; "Many mountaineers go up Mt. Everest but not all summit"
"Summit" in song lyrics
See how summit is used in real songs:
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"The seventh level buckled and I tumbled from the summit"
Aesop Rock — How to Be a Carpenter -
"In a picture of life, from the base to the summit"
Black Lotus — Live Rather Than Die -
"While you get gassed by flicks, they plotting at the summit"
Cage — Muppet Show
Words that rhyme with summit
Usage tips for "summit"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "summit" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for summit to find words that pair well.