peak
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
1
highest point of a mountain
The very top of a mountain or hill.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the peak of [a mountain/hill]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peak' with 'pick' because they sound similar but mean different things.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
summit (Often used interchangeably, but 'summit' can also refer to a formal meeting between leaders.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
base (Refers to the bottom part of a mountain, opposite of the top.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
mountain peak
|snow-capped peak
|reach the peak
|at the peak
|highest peak
கருப்பொருள்கள்
geography
|nature
|travel
|space
உதாரணங்கள்
- We finally reached the peak after six hours of climbing.
- From the peak, you could see for miles in every direction.
- Snow covered the peak even in summer.
- The view from the peak was breathtaking.
- Several hikers were resting at the peak.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- We stood on the peak of the hill.
- The peak was covered with snow.
- They climbed to the peak of the mountain.
- We took photos at the peak.
- The peak is very high.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
2
highest level or value
The time or level when something is strongest or most successful.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
at the peak of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'peak' with 'pick' or think it only refers to mountains.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
climax (Often used for dramatic or narrative contexts, whereas 'peak' is more general.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
low point (Refers to the time when something is weakest or least successful.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
peak performance
|peak hours
|peak season
|at its peak
|peak demand
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The athlete was at the peak of her career.
- Electricity demand is highest during peak hours.
- Tourism reaches its peak in August.
- The company's profits hit their peak last year.
- He performed at his physical peak.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She is at the peak of her career.
- We travel in the peak season.
- Traffic is heavy in peak hours.
- He is at his physical peak now.
- The business was at its peak last year.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
3
reach maximum level or value
To become the most successful or strong before going down again.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] peaks at [amount/time]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners use 'peak' incorrectly as a continuous verb ('peaking') when describing a past completed event.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
crest ('Crest' is less common and more literary for this context.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
decline (Indicates a downward trend after a high point.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sales peaked
|temperature peaked
|peaked at noon
|peaked in 2020
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Sales peaked in December before dropping sharply.
- The temperature will peak at 30°C tomorrow.
- Her popularity peaked in the late 1990s.
- The storm's intensity peaked overnight.
- Attendance peaked during the opening ceremony.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- Sales peaked last month.
- The heat will peak at noon.
- Her fame peaked in 2010.
- Prices peaked before the holiday.
- Attendance peaked yesterday.
adjective
informal
B2
state
4
at best or most successful point
At your best ability or success level.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
peak [condition/performance/form]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
optimal ('Optimal' is more formal and technical.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
subpar (Indicates below average condition or performance.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
peak condition
|peak performance
|peak form
கருப்பொருள்கள்
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- She is in peak condition for the marathon.
- His career is at its peak stage now.
- He delivered a peak performance last night.
- They are operating at peak efficiency.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She is in peak form today.
- He is in peak health now.
- The team is playing at peak level.
- I am not in peak condition today.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
peak
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
peak (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (peak)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: peak
Noun
- Base: peak
- Plural: peaks
Verb
- Base: peak
- 3rd Person Singular: peaks
- Present Participle: peaking
- Past: peaked
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
peaks
noun
peaking
verb
peaked
verb
Related words
summit
noun B1
சொற்றொடர்கள்
at one's peak
3/ˈæt wˈʌnz pˈik/
fixed phrase
at best stage in life or career
When someone is doing their best work or is most successful.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The singer was at her peak in the 1980s.
- He was at his peak when he won the championship.
peak season
2/pˈik sˈizən/
fixed phrase
time with highest demand or activity
The time of year when most people want something, like going on holiday.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Hotels are more expensive in peak season.
- We avoid traveling in the summer because it's peak season.
peak time
1/pˈik tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
busiest period of activity
The time when something is busiest or most active.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Avoid traveling during peak time to save money.
- The call center is busiest at peak time.
reach a peak
4/ɹˈit͡ʃ ə pˈik/
fixed phrase
get to highest point possible
To get to the top level or point of something before going down again.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Unemployment reached a peak last year.
- Her performance reached a peak during the final scene.