high tide; climax; peak
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
high tide; high water
formalThe point at which the tide reaches its highest level.
High tide will be reached around three in the afternoon.
The pier in this seaside town is only fully submerged at high tide.
noun
climax; peak; high point
neutralUsed metaphorically for the peak or most intense period of development in any activity or trend.
The atmosphere of the sports meet reached its climax during the finals.
This technological revolution is currently at its peak.
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The climax of the celebration was the fireworks show in the evening.
noun
climax; culmination
neutralSpecifically refers to the most intense and decisive point of conflict in a narrative work.
The climax of this movie is very exciting, making people hold their breath.
The last chapter of the novel is the climax of the entire story.
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The playwright meticulously designed this scene as the climax of the entire play.