English dictionary

peak

/k/oU/rk/oU/'v/A/d/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the most extreme possible amount or value

noun.quantity

Examples
Voltage peak.

Synonyms extremum

Source: WordNet 3.0
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

noun.time

Synonyms bloom blossom efflorescence flower flush heyday prime

Source: WordNet 3.0
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

noun.state

Examples
The peak of perfection.

Summer was at its peak.

Synonyms acme elevation height meridian pinnacle summit superlative tiptop top

Source: WordNet 3.0
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

noun.location

Examples
The view from the peak was magnificent.

Synonyms crest crown summit tip top

Source: WordNet 3.0
a V shape

noun.shape

Synonyms point tip

Source: WordNet 3.0
the highest point (of something)

noun.location

Examples
At the peak of the pyramid.

Synonyms acme apex vertex

Source: WordNet 3.0
a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

noun.artifact

Synonyms bill eyeshade visor vizor

Source: WordNet 3.0
A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.

noun

Source: webster1913

to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

verb.motion

Examples
That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929.

Synonyms top out

Antonyms bottom out

Source: WordNet 3.0
To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak.

verb

Source: webster1913
To raise to a position perpendicular, or more nearly so; as, to peak oars, to hold them upright; to peak a gaff or yard, to set it nearer the perpendicular.

verb

Source: webster1913