apex Synonyms
Another word for apex
• noun (Context 1)
The highest point of achievement, success, or power; a culmination.
"At the pinnacle of her career, she was managing three multinational corporations simultaneously."
• noun (Context 2)
The top or highest part of something, especially a structure or geometric figure that forms a point.
"The pyramid's vertex was originally capped with a block of solid gold to reflect the sunlight."
• verb (Context 3)
To reach a peak, climax, or highest point.
"The seasonal flu typically apexes in late January before cases begin to steadily decline."
• verb (Context 4)
To drive through the tightest or innermost point of a corner (especially in motorsports) in order to maintain maximum speed.
"The race car driver expertly apexed the hairpin turn to overtake his rival on the inside track."
Opposites of apex
The opposite of apex shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: