peak
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- pronunciation:
- pik
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A peak is the top part of a pointed mountain, or a mountain that comes to a point.
When the climbers reached the peak of the mountain, they put up a flag.The mountain range called the Himalayas contains the highest peaks in the world.- synonyms:
- crest, summit
- similar words:
- mountain
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| definition 2: |
The part of a cap that sticks out over your face is called a "peak."
When the wind started to blow hard, Hunter firmly held the peak of his cap.- synonyms:
- visor
- similar words:
- brim, flap
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| definition 3: |
A peak is the highest point or degree.
The ice cream store had their peak of ice cream selling during the hottest week of the summer.At the peak of his career, he was the most popular actor in the country.- synonyms:
- summit, zenith
- similar words:
- best, flower, height, maximum, pitch, prime, top
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| related words: |
best, crown, most, tip |
| derivation: |
peaklike (adj.) |
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