CEFR B2

peak

noun

Meaning

The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

Examples

Climbing to the peak of Mount Everest is an incredible achievement.
From the mountain peak, the view of the valley was breathtaking.

Synonyms: summit, top, apex, crest

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peak (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /piːk/

Definition

The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

Examples

Climbing to the peak of Mount Everest is an incredible achievement.
From the mountain peak, the view of the valley was breathtaking.
The hikers reached the peak just as the sun began to set.

How to Use peak

peak of (something) (prepositional phrase): The highest point or level of something. — "The novel represents the peak of her literary achievement."
at the peak (prepositional phrase): At the highest point in time or intensity. — "The band was at the peak of its popularity in the 1990s."
to peak (verb): To reach the highest point. — "The stock market is expected to peak next month."

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