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zenith

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈziːnɪθ/ · UK /ˈzenɪθ/

zenith means: The highest point something reaches, especially its greatest success or strength.

noun

HIGHEST POINTC2

The highest point something reaches, especially its greatest success or strength.

  • Her career reached its zenith.
  • The empire was at its zenith during his reign.
  • This album marked the zenith of their success.

How to use it: the zenith of something (He was at the zenith of his career.)

Similar words: peak, height, pinnacle

Opposites: nadir

Common phrases: at its zenith, reach the zenith, zenith of something

DIRECTLY OVERHEADC2

The point in the sky directly above a person or place.

  • The star was near the zenith.
  • The telescope pointed towards the zenith.
  • The sun passed directly through the zenith at noon.

Opposites: nadir

Common phrases: at the zenith, near the zenith, local zenith

Questions about zenith

What does zenith mean?

The highest point something reaches, especially its greatest success or strength.

What is zenith in other languages?

Türkçe: zirve · Español: cénit · Français: apogée · Deutsch: Höhepunkt · Italiano: apice · 日本語: 絶頂

How do you pronounce zenith?

In American English /ˈziːnɪθ/; in British English /ˈzenɪθ/.

How do you use zenith in a sentence?

Her career reached its zenith. The empire was at its zenith during his reign.

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