highest
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superlativeof high.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
highadjectivehaving a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall. -
a word form of
high.
highadjectivehaving a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall.
Example Sentences
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Captain Kane said the winger is "showing that he belongs at the highest level, for Barcelona and England" and that Gordon is "relishing" being one of England's "main men".
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
According to California Operation Lifesaver, a rail safety nonprofit, California has the highest number of fatalities from railroad trespassing and rail grade crossings in the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2026
L3Harris said that safety and reliability are its highest priorities and that it takes seriously the impact of Friday’s incident on travelers, airlines and air traffic operations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
“The safety and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, and team personnel remain our highest priority,” the Southeastern Conference said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
Woo flies the highest and the farthest, but he uses his nimble limbs to catch a tree branch and break his fall.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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