Tip Top

Ever wondered what is at the very top, that summit, that culmination of a crest?

Zenith

This is the highest point or peak. Alternatively it is the opposite of nadir, the road below your feet. Making the zenith the celestial point above your head.

Now you may be thinking great a nice new noun with a z but how do I use it? For once this is a word you can throw into your every day vernacular as an easy replacement for top with great effect. An example could be 'Do you think Rooney has passed the zenith of his career?' or 'I am going to strive to get to the zenith of my potential'. Admittedly it does sound a bit weird though if you ask someone to get you a book from the 'zenith shelf'. But a meeting at the zenith of the stairs does have an air of class.

So remember keep yourself away from the nadir, also known as the point of greatest despair, and moving on up towards your own personal zenith.

Ed