peaks

Meanings

• noun

  The highest point of something, typically a mountain or hill.

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

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Synonyms

apex , pinnacle , summit , top , culminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peaks
beaks , leaks , speaks

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Variants

List of all variants of peaks that leads to same result
peak , peaked , peaking , peaks , peag , peaks and valleys , San Francisco Peaks , Spanish Peaks , Truchas Peaks , widow's peak , widow's peaks

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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

2. The word 'peak' can also be used figuratively to describe a point of maximum activity or intensity.

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Related Concepts

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1. mountain: A large landform that rises high above the surrounding terrain.

2. summit: The highest point of a mountain or other landform.

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Culture

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Peaks have significant cultural and symbolic meanings in various contexts. In mountaineering, reaching the peak of a mountain is a great achievement. In literature, the term 'peak experience' refers to a moment of intense happiness or enlightenment. In art, paintings and sculptures of mountains and peaks are common.

How to Memorize "peaks"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of a mountain peak.
   - Imagine yourself standing at the top of a mountain peak, looking out at the view.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peaks' with the idea of reaching a goal or achieving something.
   - Think of the word 'summit' when you see or hear the word 'peaks'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-E-A-K-S' to remember the definition: 'Peaks' is the highest point.

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