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highest

The correct spelling is highest.

How to pronounce highest

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Say it like: Hee-st

The correct spelling is highest. Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty. For example: "The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"

Usage Examples

The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain

three feet high   three Mount Everests high

The oldest of the elves' royal family still conversed in High Elvish.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
  2. 2.Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
  3. 3.Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
  4. 4.Elevated in status, esteem, prestige; exalted in rank, station, or character.
  5. 5.Of great importance and consequence: grave (if negative) or solemn (if positive).

adverb

  1. 1.In or to an elevated position.
  2. 2.In or at a great value.
  3. 3.At a pitch of great frequency.

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