His essay gave only a superficial analysis of the problem, so it was a real surprise to him when he got the highest grade in the class.
Source: tatoeba (1952)
Highest
/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/
Synonyms for "highest" (215 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (43)
aboveacmaticacmeall powerfulall seeingall-absorbingall-knowingall-powerfulall-seeingall-wisealmightyapicalastralauthorityauthorizationbe-all and end-allbestblue ribbonboundlesscapital
Adjective(2 words)
apex levelchief
Strong matches (65)
Noun(8 words)
maximum work capacitymost abovegroundmost academic disciplinemost active listeningmost catalog ordermost comparativemost ecological productmost entire
Determiner(4 words)
most animal-caremost computer setupmost curriculum areamost electrical circuits
Related words (107)
Determiner(9 words)
most federal guidelinesmost feelingmost heat-transfermost indigenous governancemost natural-number sequencemost organicmost preserved elementmost talkative participantmost television-show
Noun(23 words)
most general usemost geologicmost in-schoolmost kineticmost meltingmost norwegianmost online book clubmost patternedmost physicalmost practicalmost rapidmost stored-energy-densitymost studentsmost tissue-formingmost total energy outputmost trophicmost vectorialmost written language developmentpeakpeak reading ability
Show 3 more words
record levelrecord temperaturetop total grade
Adverb(1 words)
most historical sequence
ne plus ultranew highnuminousomnipotentomnipresentomniscientoneoutsideoverovermostoverridingoverrulingpalmpalmsparamountparamountcypermanentperpetualpowerpredominant
Show 44 more words
preeminentpremierpresidencyprimacyprimaryprimeprincipalradiantrankingrecordrulesacredsayshapingsovereignsovereigntysummitalsuperiorsuperlativesupremacysupremeswaytimelesstip toptip-toptoptop notchtop spottop-drawertop-notchtopmostubiquitousultimateunboundedunchangingundefinedunlimitedupmostupperuppermostutmostverticalzenithzenithal
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: above, acmatic, acme, all powerful, all seeing.
- Sentence evidence is available for highest, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "highest".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "highest"
Keep "highest" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "highest" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "highest", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "highest" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesdegree termordinal adjectiverank termspatial descriptorstatus descriptorsuperlative form
More specific
9 entriesboard of directorsexecutive committeegreatest extentmaximum levelpresidenttop floortop shelfupper levelutmost degree
Collocations
6 entrieshighest degreehighest efficiencyhighest levelhighest pointhighest priorityhighest quality
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
We have given your order highest priority.
Source: tatoeba (20174)
This is true partly because non-Westerners have begun to take pride in their own cultures and partly because those areas of the world where forks are not used have some of the highest birth rates.
Source: tatoeba (27867)
Steel production of the year was the highest on record.
Source: tatoeba (44544)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "highest"?
Closest matches include above, acmatic, acme, all powerful, all seeing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "highest"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.