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Peak: Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：highest point (peak)

peak 🔊

/piːk/

n. & adj. & v.

The highest point or level that something reaches, like the top score or the most popular time.

highest point 🔊

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/ˈhaɪəst pɔɪnt/

n. & adj. & v.

The maximum level or greatest point that something can reach, often used for performance, popularity, or intensity.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Middle English 'pek,' related to 'pike' meaning a sharp point.

💡 Mnemonic

P-E-A-K: The point that PEAKs above everything else.

📖 Example

After years of hard work, her career finally reached its peak when she won the industry's highest award. 🔊 After years of hard work, her career finally reached its peak when she won the industry's highest award.

🔗 Collocations

peak performance – the highest level of performance

peak hours – the busiest hours of the day

peak season – the busiest or most popular season

🔄 Synonyms

summit (n.) – The highest point or level, often metaphorical.

apex (n.) – The top or highest part of something.

zenith (n.) – The highest point reached in the sky or figuratively.

🚫 Antonyms

bottom (n.) – The lowest point or level.

nadir (n.) – The lowest point, opposite of zenith.

trough (n.) – A low point in a cycle or curve.

🌱 Derivatives

peaked (adj.) – Having a peak or reached the highest point.

peaking (v. (gerund)) – The act of reaching a peak.

peaky (adj.) – Resembling a peak; pointed.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'peak' originates from Middle English 'pek,' possibly of Celtic origin. Metaphorically used since the 16th century for the highest point of anything.

Meaning 2：mountain peak (peak)

peak 🔊

/piːk/

n. & adj. & v.

The pointed top of a mountain.

Peak meaning mountain top covered in snow against blue sky

mountain peak 🔊

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/ˈmaʊntɪn piːk/

n. & adj. & v.

The pointed top of a mountain, often covered with snow, and the highest part of the landform.

📁 Category：Natural Geography 🔖 Level：elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

From the village, we could see the snowy peak of the distant mountain shining in the morning sun. 🔊 From the village, we could see the snowy peak of the distant mountain shining in the morning sun.

🔗 Collocations

snowy peak – a mountain top covered with snow

mountain peak – the very top of a mountain

peak altitude – the height of a mountain's summit

🔄 Synonyms

summit (n.) – The highest point of a mountain or hill.

crest (n.) – The top of a mountain or ridge.

pinnacle (n.) – A high, pointed rock formation or peak.

🚫 Antonyms

base (n.) – The bottom of a mountain.

foot (n.) – The lowest part of a mountain.

valley (n.) – A low area between hills or mountains.

🌱 Derivatives

peaked (adj.) – Having a pointed top, like a mountain.

peakless (adj.) – Without a peak.