peak
Translation
peak, summit, pinnacle, height
Examples
We climbed to the peak of the mountain.
We climbed to the peak of the mountain.
Traffic is at its peak in the morning.
Traffic is at its peak in the morning.
She is at the peak of her career.
She is at the peak of her career.
Grammar Patterns
the peak of sth. (the top of something) The peak of the mountain was covered in snow.
at its peak (at the highest level) The company's stock was at its peak.
Similar Words
Synonyms: summit, top, apex, pinnacle; Antonyms: bottom, base, valley
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it may be related to 'pike' (a sharp point).
Memory Tips
The sharp sound of the word 'peak' can remind you of a sharp point, like the top of a mountain or a point on a graph.