Definition of
peak is the dictionary form of pEAKES Definition of peak
peak has definitions from the fields of clothing,mathematics
1
[ noun ] the most extreme possible amount or value

Synonyms

extremum

Examples

"voltage peak"

2
[ noun ] the highest level or degree attainable

Synonyms

height top elevation summit pinnacle superlative acme

Examples

: "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" "at the height of her career" "the peak of perfection" "summer was at its peak" the pinnacle of fame" "the summit of his ambition"

3
[ noun ] the top point of a mountain or hill

Synonyms

top crest tip summit crown

Examples

"the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

4
[ noun ] the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Synonyms

heyday flush bloom blossom prime efflorescence flower

5
[ noun ] (mathematics) the top point of a mountain or hill

Synonyms

top crest tip summit crown

Examples

"the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

6
[ verb ] to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

Synonyms

reach_a_peak

Examples

: "That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929."

7
[ adjective ] consisting of or causing a climax

Synonyms

climactical climactic

Examples

"a peak experience"

8
[ noun ] a V shape

Synonyms

point tip

Examples

"the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

9
[ adjective ] of a period of maximal use or demand or activity

Examples

"at peak hours the streets traffic is unbelievable"

10
[ adjective ] approaching or constituting a maximum

Synonyms

highest

Examples

"maximal temperature" "maximum speed" "working at peak efficiency"

11
[ noun ] the highest point (of something)

Synonyms

apex acme vertex

Examples

"at the peak of the pyramid"

12
[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3004
13
[ noun ] (clothing) a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

Synonyms

eyeshade visor vizor bill

Examples

"he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead"

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Rhymes with

peaks' peeks week's weeks'

Phonetic and Homophones

P IY1 K S

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Pegues peckish Pesek Pesach Pecos

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