peak

Meanings

• Noun

  The highest point of something.

  - "The peak of the mountain is covered in snow."
  - "He reached the peak of his career as a successful businessman."

• Verb

  To reach the highest point or level.

  - "They peaked in their performance during the final match."
  - "The stock market peaked in 2008 before the economic crisis."

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Pronunciation

1. /piːk/
   
   
   
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2. /piːk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

apex , pinnacle , summit , top , culminate , hench

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peak
peak , leak , speak , rake

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Variants

List of all variants of peak that leads to same result
peag , peak , peaks , peaked , peaking , peak flow meter , peak season , off-peak , widow's peak , widow's peaks , Adam's Peak , Samanala Kanda

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Etymology

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Old English 'pēoc' meaning 'summit, top'.

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Trivia

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1. The highest peak in the world is Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas.

2. Peaks are not only found on land; there are also underwater peaks called seamounts.

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Related Concepts

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1. Summit: A peak or the highest point of a mountain, hill, or other landform.

2. Apex: The highest or most prominent point of something.

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Culture

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Peaks are often symbolic in literature and art, representing achievement, triumph, and the pinnacle of success. In mountaineering, reaching the peak is a significant accomplishment.

How to Memorize "peak"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the top of a mountain or the highest point of an object.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peak' with the concept of reaching the highest point or level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by remembering 'Peaks' as 'Places' where you 'reach' the 'Apex'.

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