Synonyms for

Peak

Verb / pi:k / Another word for peak — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

Synonyms & similar words

eyeshade flower flush visor vizor crown top bill point acme elevation superlative meridian efflorescence topout prime tip bloom blossom vertex height apex summit extremum pinnacle summit top crest pinnacle acme zenith height apex vertex culmination climax apogee topping tip head ridge mountaintop hilltop crown

Synonyms by register

Formal

summit apex zenith acme

Informal

top high point best part

Literary

crest pinnacle crown

Antonyms

valley trough base bottom nadir low

Common collocations

  • peak performance
  • peak hours
  • peak season
  • peak demand
  • peak efficiency
  • peak earning potential
  • peak of perfection

Word family

noun peak
verb peak
adjective peak

Usage note

As a noun, 'peak' often refers to the highest point of something, like a mountain or a period of activity. As a verb, it means to reach that highest point.

Example sentences

  1. The hikers climbed to the peak of the mountain.
  2. The peak of the roof was covered in snow.
  3. The athlete reached the peak of her career when she won the gold medal.
  4. The sun rose over the peak of the horizon.
  5. The peak of the wave crashed onto the shore.

Quotes

  • The view from the peak is always worth the climb. - Unknown
  • Success is not a peak to be climbed, but a road to be walked. - Unknown
  • Life is a journey with peaks and valleys, but ultimately it is a beautiful ride. - Unknown

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