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Nadir vs. Zenith
Nadir
Examples:
The project was at its nadir when funding was cut.Her mood hit its nadir after the disappointing results.The negotiations reached a nadir, with no solution in sight.
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Zenith
Examples:
A comet streaked across the zenith of the night sky.Climbing the mountain, they reached the zenith by noon.His musical career reached its zenith in the late 90s.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Zenith and nadir are terms often used in astronomy and geography.
- Zenith refers to the highest point directly above an observer.
- Nadir is the opposite of zenith and refers to the point directly below the observer.
- Remember that Z comes before N in the alphabet, just as the zenith (top) comes before the nadir (bottom) on a list.
- Zenith is often associated with peaks or high points, while nadir often signifies low points or downturns.
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