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APEX Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word apex. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word apex. (close relations)
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acme
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the highest point (of something)

peak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the most extreme possible amount or value

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a V shape

• the highest point (of something)

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

verb

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

culmination
nounn
noun

• a final climactic stage

• (astronomy) a heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon

• the decisive moment in a novel or play

• a concluding action

height
nounn
noun

• the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

• elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

pinnacle
nounn
noun

• (architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress or tower

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• a lofty peak

verb

• surmount with a pinnacle

• raise on or as if on a pinnacle

summit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a meeting of heads of governments

verb

• reach the summit (of a mountain)

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

apotheosis
nounn
noun

• model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

• the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

crest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the center of a cambered road

• (heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet

• a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal

verb

• lie at the top of

• reach a high point

crown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

• the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

• a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

• an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

• the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

• an English coin worth 5 shillings

• the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the award given to the champion

• the top of the head

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the center of a cambered road

verb

• invest with regal power; enthrone

• be the culminating event

• form the topmost part of

• put an enamel cover on

meridian
nounn
adjective

• of or happening at noon

noun

• a town in eastern Mississippi

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• an imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator

adjective satellite

• being at the best stage of development

zenith
nounn
noun

• the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

high point
nounn
noun

• the most enjoyable part of a given experience

end
verb, nounv, n
noun

• either extremity of something that has length

• the point in time at which something ends

• the final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrence

• the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

• a final part or section

• a final state

• the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object

• (football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage

• a boundary marking the extremities of something

• one of two places from which people are communicating to each other

• the part you are expected to play

• the last section of a communication

• a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, designating players at each end of the defensive line

verb

• have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; either spatial or metaphorical

• bring to an end or halt

• be the end of; be the last or concluding part of

• put an end to

tip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

• a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a V shape

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

verb

• cause to tilt

• mark with a tip

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• to incline or bend from a vertical position

• walk on one's toes

• strike lightly

• give insider information or advise to

• remove the tip from

vertex
nounn
noun

• the point of intersection of lines or the point opposite the base of a figure

• the highest point (of something)

apex of the sun's way
nounn
noun

• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

solar apex
nounn
noun

• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

Best Hypernyms For APEX

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apex, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
extreme extremum peak pinnacle summit top zenith
Phrases (2)
celestial pointextreme point

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