peak
gb/pˈik/ us/pˈik/
A2
Ingles
~ 2500
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
entity
1
highest point of a mountain
The very top of a mountain or hill.
Padron ng paggamit:
the peak of [a mountain/hill]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'peak' with 'pick' because they sound similar but mean different things.
Mga kasingkahulugan
summit (Often used interchangeably, but 'summit' can also refer to a formal meeting between leaders.)
Mga kasalungat
base (Refers to the bottom part of a mountain, opposite of the top.)
Mga kolokasyon
mountain peak
|snow-capped peak
|reach the peak
|at the peak
|highest peak
Mga tema
geography
|nature
|travel
|space
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
highest level or value
The time or level when something is strongest or most successful.
Padron ng paggamit:
at the peak of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'peak' with 'pick' or think it only refers to mountains.
Mga kasingkahulugan
climax (Often used for dramatic or narrative contexts, whereas 'peak' is more general.)
Mga kasalungat
low point (Refers to the time when something is weakest or least successful.)
Mga kolokasyon
peak performance
|peak hours
|peak season
|at its peak
|peak demand
Mga tema
business
|sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Pandiwa
B2
action
3
reach maximum level or value
To become the most successful or strong before going down again.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] peaks at [amount/time]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners use 'peak' incorrectly as a continuous verb ('peaking') when describing a past completed event.
Mga kasingkahulugan
crest ('Crest' is less common and more literary for this context.)
Mga kasalungat
decline (Indicates a downward trend after a high point.)
Mga kolokasyon
sales peaked
|temperature peaked
|peaked at noon
|peaked in 2020
Mga tema
business
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
peak [condition/performance/form]
Mga kasingkahulugan
optimal ('Optimal' is more formal and technical.)
Mga kasalungat
subpar (Indicates below average condition or performance.)
Mga kolokasyon
peak condition
|peak performance
|peak form
Mga tema
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
peak
IPA
GB/pˈik/
US/pˈik/
Mga pantig at diin
peak (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (peak)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: peak
Noun
- Base: peak
- Plural: peaks
Verb
- Base: peak
- 3rd Person Singular: peaks
- Present Participle: peaking
- Past: peaked
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
peaks
noun
peaking
verb
peaked
verb
Related words
summit
noun B1
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- Unemployment reached a peak last year.
- Her performance reached a peak during the final scene.