Definition, synonyms and related words
superlative form of high: most high
"Among all the peaks in the mountain range, Everest stands as the highest point on Earth."
In plain English: Highest means being at the top or furthest away from the ground.
"She reached for the highest shelf to get her favorite book."
Usage: Use "highest" to describe the thing that reaches the greatest vertical distance or stands above all others in a group. It functions as a superlative adjective and must be paired with "the" when referring to a specific object, such as the highest mountain.
superlative form of high: most high
"Mount Everest is the highest peak in the entire world."
In plain English: Highest means being at the very top level of something.
"The ball went highest when she threw it with all her strength."
Usage: Use "highest" as an adverb only when modifying verbs that describe reaching a physical peak or achieving a top score, such as in "jump highest." In almost all other cases, including comparisons of degree or intensity, replace it with the word "most" followed by an adjective.
Derived from Old English hæstost, highest is the superlative form of heah (high). It originally meant being at or near the greatest elevation above all other points.