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Nadir vs. Zenith

Nadir

The lowest point or a point of extreme adversity

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

The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer or the highest point or state something can reach

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:

etymology
  • Zenith is related to the highest point, much like how z is the last letter of the alphabet.
  • Nadir is the lowest point, and it starts with n like the word net, which can catch things falling.
  • Think of zenith as the peak of a mountain, while nadir is the bottom of a valley.
  • Zenith can be associated with the top, where the sun shines the brightest, whereas nadir is the opposite, often in shadow.
  • In astronomical terms, zenith is directly overhead, while nadir is directly underneath.
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