cresting

[kres-ting]

cresting Definition

• 1. the top or highest point of something, especially a mountain or wave
• 2. the act of reaching the top or highest point

Using cresting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cresting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The climbers finally reached the cresting of the mountain.

• Example

  The cresting of the wave was higher than expected.

• Example

  The company's profits are cresting this year.

cresting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cresting

• summit
• peak
• top
• apex
• zenith

Antonyms for cresting

• base
• bottom
• nadir

Phrases with cresting

• cresting a wave

  to reach the highest point of a wave while surfing or riding a boat

  Example

  He loves the thrill of cresting a wave while surfing.

• cresting a hill

  to reach the top of a hill or mountain

  Example

  After hours of hiking, they finally crested the hill and saw the beautiful view from the top.

• cresting the career ladder

  to reach the highest level of success in one's profession

  Example

  After years of hard work, she finally crested the career ladder and became the CEO of the company.

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Summary: cresting in Brief

Cresting [kres-ting] refers to the highest point of something, such as a mountain or wave. It can also refer to the act of reaching the top or highest point, as in 'The climbers finally reached the cresting of the mountain.' Phrases like 'cresting a wave' and 'cresting a hill' describe reaching the top of a wave or hill, respectively. 'Cresting the career ladder' means reaching the highest level of success in one's profession.