peak

/pˈiːk/

/ˈpik/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Peak

[NOUN]

the pointed top of a mountain; a mountain that has a pointed top

synonyms : crest

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, intensity, etc.

synonyms : extremum

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

synonyms : acme

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

synonyms : bloom

the brim of a hat or cap that shades the eyes

synonyms : bill

eyeshade

visor

vizor

the point in time when someone or something is at its prime

synonyms : acme

apex

vertex

a V shape

synonyms : point

tip

to peak

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

synonyms : top out

antonyms : bottom out

peak

[ADJECTIVE]

indicating the highest or maximum point or level of something

Examples

1. Her popularity reached its peak in the late 1990s.

2. The mountain peak looks down on the valley below.

3. They climbed the highest peak in their country last year.

4. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa.

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