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everest

noun

Simple meaning

The highest mountain in the world, in the Himalayas.

Pronunciation

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ehveruhst

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ˈɛvɚəst

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Definition

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noun

  1. Ellipsis of Mount Everest.

  2. countable

    Epitome, ultimate

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • mount everestnounCompound term

    A mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal.

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