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Meaning of the word summit in English

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summit

US /ˈsʌm.ɪt/
UK /ˈsʌm.ɪt/
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Noun

1.

the highest point of a hill or mountain

Example:
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They reached the summit of Mount Everest.
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From the summit, the view was breathtaking.
Synonym:
peakapexzenithpinnaclecrest
2.

a meeting between heads of government

Example:
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The leaders held a summit to discuss climate change.
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The economic summit concluded with a joint declaration.
Synonym:
conferencemeetingconvocationgatheringcongress

Verb

1.

reach the summit of (a mountain or hill)

Example:
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They plan to summit the peak early in the morning.
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It took them three days to summit the challenging mountain.
Synonym:
climbascendconquerscale
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