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summit

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As a noun, summit means a peak. As a verb, it means reach the summit of a mountain.

Meanings of summit

7 meanings

A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.
“In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta.”
A gathering or assembly of leaders.
“They met for an international summit on environmental issues.”
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”
Similar: acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, superlative
The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)location
“the view from the peak was magnificent”
“they clambered to the tip of Monadnock”
“the region is a few molecules wide at the summit”
Similar: peak, crown, crest, top, tip
A meeting of heads of governments
Similar: summit meeting