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peak
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- pronunciation:
- pik
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the top part of a mountain that rises to a point, or such a mountain itself.
The mountain peaks were covered with snow.- synonyms:
- crest, summit
- similar words:
- apex, height, mountain, vertex
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definition 2: |
the front part of a cap that sticks out.
He wrote his name on the peak of his cap.- synonyms:
- visor
- similar words:
- brim, flap
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definition 3: |
the highest point or degree.
The price of houses reached a new peak this month.- synonyms:
- climax, crest, summit, zenith
- similar words:
- best, flower, height, maximum, meridian, pitch, prime, top
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related words: |
best, bluff, boom, crown, most, tip |
derivation: |
peaklike (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word peek (a quick look)? Peak and peek sound alike but have different meanings.
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