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peak

 

[ piːk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mountain

The pointed top of a mountain, or the highest part of anything.

Synonyms

crest, pinnacle, summit, top

Examples of usage

  • The climbers reached the peak of the mountain.
  • She was at the peak of her career.
Context #2 | Noun

performance

The highest point or level.

Synonyms

acme, apex, culmination, zenith

Examples of usage

  • The singer's career reached its peak in the 1990s.
  • The company's profits are at their peak this quarter.
Context #3 | Verb

reach a maximum

To reach the highest point, value, or level.

Synonyms

hit a high, reach a climax, top out

Examples of usage

  • Her popularity peaked after the release of her new album.
  • The demand for the product is expected to peak during the holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "peak" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pico

🇮🇳 चोटी

🇩🇪 Gipfel

🇮🇩 puncak

🇺🇦 пік

🇵🇱 szczyt

🇯🇵 ピーク

🇫🇷 pic

🇪🇸 cima

🇹🇷 zirve

🇰🇷 정상

🇸🇦 قمة

🇨🇿 vrchol

🇸🇰 vrchol

🇨🇳 顶峰

🇸🇮 vrh

🇮🇸 tindur

🇰🇿 шың

🇬🇪 პიკი

🇦🇿 zirvə

🇲🇽 cima

Etymology

The word 'peak' originated in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Middle Low German word 'pēk', which means 'point'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the pointed top of a mountain or the highest part of something. The usage of 'peak' to describe reaching a maximum point or level developed later, likely influenced by the concept of reaching the peak of a mountain. Today, 'peak' is commonly used in various contexts to denote the highest or most intense point or level.

See also: peaks.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,546, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.