Higest vs. Highest: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 10, 2023
"Higest" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "highest," denoting the most elevated or supreme in rank, quality, or degree.
Which is correct: Higest or Highest
How to spell Highest?
Higest is Incorrect
Highest is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "highest" has the word "high" as its base.
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Nov 09, 2023
Think of "high," then "higher," then "highest" – following the progression.
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The word "height" also provides a clue with its “h.”
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Double-check for the letter "h" between the "g" and "e."
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Always ensure there are two 'h's in "highest."
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Higest and Highest Definitions
Highest
It refers to the greatest value in terms of quantity, quality, or degree.
This mountain has the highest elevation.
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Highest
Having a relatively great elevation; extending far upward
A high mountain.
A high tower.
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Highest
Far or farther from a reference point
Was too high in the offensive zone to take a shot.
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Highest
Being at or near the peak or culminating stage
The high tourist season.
High summer.
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Highest
Advanced in development or complexity
High forms of animal life.
Higher mathematics.
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Highest
Having a pitch corresponding to a relatively large number of sound-wave cycles per second
The high tones of a flute.
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Highest
Of great importance
Set a high priority on funding the housing program.
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Highest
Constituting a climax; crucial
The chase scene is the high point of the film.
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Highest
Characterized by lofty or stirring events or themes
High adventure.
High drama.
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Highest
Greater than usual or expected, as in quantity, magnitude, cost, or degree
“A high price has to be paid for the happy marriage with the four healthy children” (Doris Lessing).
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Highest
(Slang) Intoxicated by alcohol or a drug, such as cocaine or marijuana.
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Highest
(Linguistics) Of or relating to vowels produced with part of the tongue close to the palate, as in the vowel of tree.
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Highest
Of, relating to, or being the gear configuration or setting, as in an automotive transmission, that produces the greatest vehicular speed with respect to engine speed.
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Highest
At, in, or to a lofty position, level, or degree
Saw a plane flying high in the sky.
Prices that had gone too high.
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Highest
(Informal) An excited or euphoric condition
The team was on a high after winning in overtime.
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Highest
(Slang) An intoxicated or euphoric condition induced by alcohol or a drug.
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Highest
Approaching or constituting a maximum;
Maximal temperature
Maximum speed
Working at peak efficiency
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Highest
Highest pertains to being at the topmost position or rank.
She received the highest honor.
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Highest
Highest denotes the utmost or extreme limit.
The highest degree of happiness.
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Highest
It means being the most superior.
That was the highest quality chocolate.
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Highest
Highest can refer to the loudest or most intense volume or sound.
He sang at the highest pitch.
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FAQs
Why is it called Highest?
It's derived from the word "high" with the superlative suffix "-est" denoting the most extreme degree.
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What is the plural form of Highest?
Adjectives don't have plural forms in English.
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What is the singular form of Highest?
Highest is an adjective and doesn’t have a singular or plural form in the traditional sense. The singular form is "highest."
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Nov 09, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Highest?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the context, such as "and," "but," or "or."
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Which article is used with Highest?
Either "the" or "a" can be used depending on the context.
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What is the verb form of Highest?
Highest is an adjective. The related verb is "to heighten."
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Which preposition is used with Highest?
Prepositions like "at," "of," or "in" can be used with "highest," depending on the context.
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Is Highest a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, not a letter. But it starts with a consonant.
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Nov 09, 2023
Is Highest a negative or positive word?
It's neutral but can have a positive connotation when referring to quality or ranking.
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What is a stressed syllable in Highest?
The first syllable, "High," is stressed.
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How is Highest used in a sentence?
She achieved the highest score in the class.
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Which determiner is used with Highest?
Determiners like "the," "my," "his," "her" can be used.
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Nov 09, 2023
Is the Highest term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, as in "highest standards" or "highest regard."
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Is the word Highest is imperative?
No, "highest" is not imperative; it's an adjective.
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Nov 09, 2023
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