Peak — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈpēk/

Meaning & Definition of Peak

Peak (noun)

  1. a pointed or projecting part of a garment; especially, the visor of a cap or hat
  2. promontory
  3. a sharp or pointed end

Peak (verb)

  1. to reach a maximum (as of capacity, value, or activity) —often used with out
  2. to cause to come to a peak, point, or maximum
  3. to grow thin or sickly
  4. to dwindle away
  5. to set (a gaff, a yard, etc.) nearer the perpendicular
  6. to hold (oars) with blades well raised

Peak (adjective)

  1. being at or reaching the maximum; also, of, relating to, or being a period of maximum intensity or activity
  2. being at the height of popularity, use, or attention —used before the name of a product, person, cultural trend, etc.

Peak (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an elevation of land higher than a hill

    "the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away"

    similar: alp, hump, mount, mountain
    related: cordillera, mountain range, range, sierra, inselberg, knob, seamount, aiguille, horn, mountaintop, pinnacle, summit
    near: basin, bowl, depression, hollow, vale, valley

  2. the highest part or point

    "a pop singer at the peak of her career"

    similar: acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
    related: bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot
    opposite: bottom, nadir, rock bottom
    near: abyss, base, foot, minimum

  3. the projecting front part of a hat or cap

    "accidentally stepped on the hat and crushed the peak"

    similar: bill, brim, visor
    related: shade

Peak (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in surge, crest

    similar: crest, surge, accumulate, appreciate, balloon, build up, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase, mount, multiply, mushroom, proliferate, snowball, swell, wax, heighten, intensify, rocket, shoot (up), skyrocket, soar, zoom
    opposite: nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump, tumble, collapse, fall, contract, decrease, diminish, drop, lessen, wane

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peak

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peak:

alp, hump, mount, mountain, acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, crown, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith, bill, brim, visor, surge, accumulate, appreciate, balloon, build up, burgeon, enlarge, escalate, expand, increase

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Peak

Words with the opposite meaning of Peak:

bottom, nadir, rock bottom, nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump, tumble, collapse, fall, contract, decrease, diminish, drop, lessen, wane

Related Words for Peak

cordillera, mountain range, range, sierra, inselberg, knob, seamount, aiguille, horn, mountaintop, bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime, cap, ceiling, roof, extreme, extremity, tip, vertex, high, highlight, highspot, shade

Near Antonyms of Peak

basin, bowl, depression, hollow, vale, valley, abyss, base, foot, minimum

Word Forms of Peak

Inflections: peaked, peaking, peaks

Origin & Etymology of Peak

perhaps alteration of pike

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Peak

Words & Phrases Containing Peak

peak flow meter, peak season, off-peak, widow's peak

Frequently Asked Questions about Peak

What does "Peak" mean?

"Peak" means a pointed or projecting part of a garment; especially, the visor of a cap or hat. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: a pointed or projecting part of a garment; especially, the visor of a cap or hat. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Peak"?

Other words for "Peak" include alp, hump, mount, mountain, acme, apex, apogee and capstone. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peak" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peak"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peak". Common alternatives include alp, hump, mount, mountain, acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax and crescendo.

What is the opposite of "Peak"?

Antonyms of "Peak" include bottom, nadir, rock bottom, nose-dive, plummet, plunge, slump and tumble. Near antonyms include basin, bowl, depression and hollow.

How do you use "Peak" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peak" in a sentence: "the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away"; "a pop singer at the peak of her career"; "accidentally stepped on the hat and crushed the peak".

Is "Peak" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peak" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Peak" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Peak" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Peak"?

"Peak" is pronounced /ˈpēk/.