Zenith

Meaning

Zenith means the highest point or greatest level that someone or something can reach.

Pronunciation

/ˈzen.ɪθ/

Word Forms

• Noun: zenith

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• reach the zenith — to reach the highest point of success or achievement.
• at the zenith of something — at the highest or most successful point of something.
• the zenith of one's career — the highest or most successful stage of one's career.
• the zenith of power — the point at which someone has the greatest amount of power.
• the zenith of success — the highest level of achievement or success.
• reach the zenith of fame — to become as famous as one can be.

Example Sentences

• His career reached its zenith when he won the international award.
• The empire was at the zenith of its power during this period.
• She reached the zenith of her profession after decades of hard work.
• The company reached its zenith before beginning a gradual decline.
• For many athletes, winning an Olympic gold medal represents the zenith of their careers.

Literary Example

Example:

“His zenith was reached at the age of forty.”

— Thomas Hardy, The Mayor of Casterbridge

Here, zenith means the highest point of someone's life or circumstances. The word describes the point at which a person's fortunes or achievements reach their greatest height.

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