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Peak
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The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest after weeks of strenuous effort.
02
a mountain with a sharply pointed top
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The team climbed the highest peak in the mountain range.
03
the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.
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The athlete reached the peak of his career when he won the gold medal at the Olympics.
04
the topmost point on a graph that indicates the highest level reached during a progression or development
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On the sales chart, the peak occurred in December, showing the highest number of transactions.
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He adjusted the peak of his baseball cap to block the glaring afternoon sun.
06
the narrow, sloping part at the front or back of a ship’s hold, used for cargo and balance
Examples
The ship 's peak was carefully inspected to ensure it could support the additional weight of the cargo.
to peak
Examples
Energy consumption typically peaks during the summer months.
peak
01
indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something
Examples
During rush hour, traffic congestion reaches its peak level.
02
referring to the time or period when something is at its highest level of activity or intensity
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Traffic was heavy during the peak hours, making the commute much longer.
03
unfortunate, unlucky, or bad
Dialect
British
British
SlangExamples
That's peak, man; you missed the last bus again.
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