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Highlights (noun) means a short summary of the best or most important moments of an event. Example: “I missed the concert, so I watched the highlights online the next morning.”
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A short summary of the best or most important moments of an event.
"I missed the concert, so I watched the highlights online the next morning."
"The programme shows the highlights of the week's racing in half an hour."
"We watched the match highlights on the news that evening."
How to use highlights
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA condensed clip or recap showing only the best bits of something, especially sport.
Common pairings
match highlights
season highlights
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What does “highlights” mean?
The word “highlights” means a short summary of the best or most important moments of an event. In plain terms, a condensed clip or recap showing only the best bits of something, especially sport.
How do you use “highlights” in a sentence?
Here is “highlights” used in a sentence: “We watched the match highlights on the news that evening.”
What part of speech is “highlights”?
“Highlights” is a noun.
Is “highlights” a common word?
“Highlights” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "highlights" and a "summary"?
Highlights pick out only the best or most important moments of an event, such as the goals in a match, while a summary gives a balanced overview of the whole thing. Highlights are selective and often visual, whereas a summary can also cover routine details.
Is "highlights" singular or plural?
In the sense of best moments, "highlights" is treated as a plural noun and takes a plural verb, as in "the highlights are on later." A single memorable moment can be called a "highlight."
What words commonly go with "highlights"?
Common collocations include "match highlights," "career highlights," "edited highlights," and "watch the highlights." People also speak of "the highlight of the evening" to mean its single best moment.
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