TO THE LIMIT Synonyms

• the highest point (of something)

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

• 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

• the furthest or highest degree of something

• the point located farthest from the middle of something

• of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

• far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree

• beyond a norm in views or actions

• most distant in any direction

• 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

• the greatest or most complete or best possible

• the largest possible quantity

• the greatest possible degree

• the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

• 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

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

• (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

• surmount with a pinnacle

• raise on or as if on a pinnacle

• situated at the top or highest position

• 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

• 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

• the greatest possible degree

• of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

• (comparatives of `far') most remote in space or time or order

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

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