HIGHEST
/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of HIGHEST
Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.
"The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"
Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.
Having a specified elevation or height; tall.
"three feet high three Mount Everests high"
In or to an elevated position.
"How high above land did you fly?"
In or at a great value.
"Costs have grown higher this year again."
At a pitch of great frequency.
"I certainly can't sing that high."
Examples of HIGHEST in a Sentence
- "The balloon rose high in the sky. The wall was high. a high mountain"
- "three feet high three Mount Everests high"
- "How high above land did you fly?"
- "Costs have grown higher this year again."
Word Details
Is HIGHEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HIGHEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HIGHEST earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for HIGHEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | i | g | h | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HIGHEST
94 words from the letters in HIGHEST
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How to Use HIGHEST in Word Games
HIGHEST is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HIGHEST uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HIGHEST to find 94 additional valid words.