highlight
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
KK: /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
noun
Definition
A part of something that is very bright or stands out, often because it is important or interesting.
Example
The highlight of the concert was when the band played their most popular song.
Conversation
Did you see the highlight from last night's game?
Yeah, it was amazing! That goal was something else.
I know, right? It was definitely the highlight of the match.
For sure! I can't wait to see the next game.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
emphasis
feature
spotlight
Antonyms
lowlight
insignificance
obscurity
transitive verb
Definition
To make something stand out or more noticeable, often by emphasizing it or marking it in a special way.
Example
She used a yellow marker to highlight the important points in her notes.
Tense Forms
Past: highlighted
Past Participle: highlighted
Conversation
Did you highlight any important parts of the article we read?
Yeah, I made sure to highlight the main arguments.
That's smart! I always forget to do that when I read.
Root Explanation
Highlight → It is formed from "high" (from Old English "heah", meaning elevated or tall) and "light" (from Old English "leoht", meaning brightness or illumination). The word "highlight" refers to making something more visible or prominent, as if illuminating it from a higher position.
Memory Tip
Think of something being made more "elevated" or "prominent" by adding "brightness" to it — that's why highlight means to emphasize or make something stand out.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.