highs and lows

plural-noun
UK: /ˌhaɪz ənd ˈləʊz/
US: /ˌhaɪz ənd ˈloʊz/

  1. A mix of good and bad experiences or emotions in a situation or a life.

    1. Life has its highs and lows, so be ready.
    2. The stock market's highs and lows kept investors on edge throughout the trading day.

  2. The best and worst parts of something, or the highest and lowest points.

    1. The team experienced many highs and lows this season.
    2. The film follows the highs and lows of the band's journey to international stardom.

Synonyms

ups and downs peaks and valleys

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "highs and lows" in English means: A mix of good and bad experiences or emotions in a situation or a life., The best and worst parts of something, or the highest and lowest points..

The phonetic transcription of "highs and lows" is /ˌhaɪz ənd ˈləʊz/ in British English and /ˌhaɪz ənd ˈloʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "highs and lows": ups and downs, peaks and valleys.

Example usage of "highs and lows": "Life has its highs and lows, so be ready.". More examples on the page.