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summit

/ˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈsʊmit/

Meanings
noun
A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

Examples :

"In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta."
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

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summited verb

/ˈsʌmɪtɪd/ /ˈsʌmədɪd/

(hiking) To reach the summit of a mountain.

"After a long and tiring hike, the group finally summited the mountain, celebrating their accomplishment at the very top. "

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possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

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leaders noun

/ˈliː.dəz/ /ˈlidɚz/

Any person that leads or directs

"The school leaders decided to cancel classes due to the snowstorm. "

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gathering noun

/ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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topmost adjective

/ˈtɒpmoʊst/ /ˈtɒpməʊst/

At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.

"The topmost shelf in the kitchen cabinet is where we keep the cereal. "

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mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

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assembly noun

/əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ /əˈsɛmb.li/

A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

"In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly."

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."