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   Peak

   /pēk/

   

   noun

   • 1. the pointed top of a mountain: "the snowy peaks rose against the blue of a cloudless sky" Similar summittopcrestpinnaclemountaintopspireheightsbrowapexcrowntipcapvertexacmezenithapogee
   • ▪ a mountain, especially one with a pointed top: "the rocky outcrops of peaks such as the Cassongrat offer a challenge to rock climbers" Similar mountainhillheightalpaiguilleseracpuycragtorinselbergbluffscarpescarpmenteminenceprominenceelevationridgerangemassifsierracordillerabenMunrolawbergjebelarchaic:mount
   • ▪ a projecting pointed part or shape: "whisk 2 egg whites to stiff peaks"
   • ▪ a point in a curve or on a graph, or a value of a physical quantity, higher than those around it: "a slight increase in velocity provides a second peak on the general velocity curve"
   • ▪ the point of highest activity, quality, or achievement: "anyone who saw Jones at his peak looked upon genius" Similar heighthigh point/spotpinnaclesummittophighlightclimaxculminationconsummationepitomeapexzenithascendancycrowning pointpeak of perfectionacmemeridianapogeeprimeheydayne plus ultranonpareilbest partperfectiontop formhighest levelOpposite bottomnadirtrough
   • ▪ a stiff brim at the front of a cap. Similar brimvisor
   • ▪ the narrow part of a ship's hold at the bow or stern.
   • ▪ the upper, outer corner of a sail extended by a gaff.

   verb

   • 1. reach a highest point, either of a specified value or at a specified time: "its popularity peaked in the 1940s"

   adjective

   • 1. greatest; maximum: "he did not expect to be anywhere near peak fitness until Christmas"
   • ▪ characterized by maximum activity or demand: "at peak hours, traffic speeds are reduced considerably"
   • ▪ referring to the point at which the specified thing is at its highest level of popularity: "just when we think we've reached peak beard, the trend is showing no signs of slowing down"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: probably a back-formation from peaked, variant of dialect picked ‘pointed’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. peakless adjective

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   What does peak mean?

   • Peak is the verb you use to talk about reaching a maximum, or coming to a highest point, literally or figuratively, as in "The meteor shower will last for several days but will peak on Sunday." Its noun counterpart, which refers to various pointed or projecting parts, is more common: something that peaks reaches a peak.

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   What is the difference between a peaks and a peak?

   • Its noun counterpart, which refers to various pointed or projecting parts, is more common: something that peaks reaches a peak. Just as every mountain has a peak, thinking of the peak—the highest point—is the way to remember that peak is the choice for reaching the highest levels.

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   What is the difference between peak and peek?

   • The word peak refers to the top of a mountain or, more figuratively, to the highest point of something, as in the peak of my career. The word peek is most commonly used as a verb meaning to look at something quickly or sneakily and as a noun referring to such a look.

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   What are peak times?

   • Peak times are the times when there is most demand for something or most use of something. It's always crowded at peak times. A peak is a mountain or the top of a mountain. ...the snow-covered peaks. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Rare 4. a. b. 5. 6. Electricity 7. Nautical a. b. 8.

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   noun. the pointed top of a mountain or ridge. a mountain with a pointed summit. the pointed top of anything. the highest or most important point or level: the peak of her political career. Synonyms: ideal, zenith, summit, pinnacle, apex, acme, optimum, perfect. Antonyms: nadir, abyss, chasm.

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   Definitions of peak. noun. a V shape. synonyms: point, tip. see more. noun. the highest point (of something) “at the peak of the pyramid” synonyms: acme, apex, vertex, zenith. see more. noun. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) “the view from the peak was magnificent” synonyms: crest, crown, summit, tip, top.