Synonyms for peak

Synonyms for (noun) peak

Synonyms: bill, peak, visor, vizor, eyeshade

Definition: a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

Usage: he pulled down the bill of his cap and trudged ahead

Similar words: brim

Definition: a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat


Synonyms: peak, summit, tip, top, crest, crown

Definition: the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Usage: the view from the peak was magnificent; they clambered to the tip of Monadnock; the region is a few molecules wide at the summit

Similar words: topographic point, spot, place

Definition: a point located with respect to surface features of some region

Usage: this is a nice place for a picnic; a bright spot on a planet


Synonyms: vertex, acme, apex, peak

Definition: the highest point (of something)

Usage: at the peak of the pyramid

Similar words: extreme, extreme point, extremum

Definition: the point located farthest from the middle of something


Synonyms: extremum, peak

Definition: the most extreme possible amount or value

Usage: voltage peak

Similar words: limit, limitation

Definition: the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

Usage: there are limits on the amount you can bet; it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight


Synonyms: point, tip, peak

Definition: a V shape

Usage: the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points

Similar words: convex shape, convexity

Definition: a shape that curves or bulges outward


Synonyms: meridian, height, tiptop, top, summit, superlative, acme, pinnacle, peak, elevation

Definition: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

Usage: his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty; the artist's gifts are at their acme; at the height of her career; the peak of perfection; summer was at its peak; ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame; the summit of his ambition; so many highest superlatives achieved by man; at the top of his profession

Similar words: level, stage, point, degree

Definition: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Usage: a remarkable degree of frankness; at what stage are the social sciences?


Synonyms: peak, prime, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, heyday, flower, flush

Definition: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Similar words: time period, period, period of time

Definition: an amount of time

Usage: a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery; Picasso's blue period


Synonyms for (verb) peak

Synonyms: peak, top out

Definition: to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

Usage: That wild, speculative spirit peaked in 1929; Bids for the painting topped out at $50 million

Similar words: hit, make, gain, attain, arrive at, reach

Definition: reach a destination, either real or abstract

Usage: We hit Detroit by noon; The water reached the doorstep; We barely made it to the finish line; I have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts


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