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peakadjectiveonly before noun UK /piːk/ 1 a peak time, period etc is when the largest number of people are doing or using somethingTravelling at peak times is more expensive. Synonyms and related words
Busy places and times and describing busy places and times madhouse a hive of activity the centre of activity/things 2 a peak level of something is when it is highestPeak demand for gas is around 5.30. Synonyms and related words
At a high position or level 2a often humorousused to refer to something that has reached the highest degree of popularity, with the result that it starts to become less popularWe have reached peak beard. From now on, beards will dwindle and fail, soon to be despised and shunned. It is difficult to tell if we are at peak tattoo. Synonyms and related words
Popular with many people popular fashionable acclaimed
peakadjectiveonly before noun US /pik/ 1 a peak time, period, etc. is when the largest number of people are doing or using somethingTraveling at peak times is more expensive. Synonyms and related words
Busy places and times and describing busy places and times 2 a peak level of something is when it is highestPeak demand for power is at around 6:00. Synonyms and related words
At a high position or level 2a often humorousused to refer to something that has reached the highest degree of popularity, with the result that it starts to become less popularWe have reached peak beard. From now on, beards will dwindle and fail, soon to be despised and shunned. It is difficult to tell if we are at peak tattoo. Synonyms and related words
Popular with many people popular fashionable acclaimed
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noun countable UK /piːk/ 1 the time when something is at its highest or greatest levelThe city’s population is about 400,000, down from a peak of 750,000 in the late 1960s. The traffic reaches its peak at about 8.30 in the morning. Synonyms and related words
Turning points and important stages 1a the time when someone or something is most successful or powerfulat your/its peak: Sampras was at his peak in the 1990s. reach your/its peak: The Ottoman Empire reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. Synonyms and related words 1b mathsused in mathematics about graphs, waves etcThe higher the peak, the louder the sound. Synonyms and related words
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Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs 2a mainly literarya mountainone of the hardest peaks in Europe for climbers Synonyms and related words
Mountains, hills and cliffs 2b an object or shape that looks like the top of a mountainWhip the cream continuously until it thickens and stands in peaks. Synonyms and related words
3 the flat curved part of a cap that continues beyond the main at the front above your eyes Synonyms and related words
peak
1 the time when something is at its highest or greatest levelThe city’s population is about 400,000, down from a peak of 750,000 in the late 1960s. The traffic reaches its peak at about 8:30 in the morning. Synonyms and related words
Turning points and important stages 1a the time when someone or something is most successful or powerfulat your/its peak: Sampras was at his peak in the 1990s. reach your/its peak: The Ottoman Empire reached its peak in the 15th and 16th centuries. Synonyms and related words 1b mathsused in mathematics about graphs, waves, etc.The higher the peak, the louder the sound. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used in calculation and mathematics
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Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs 2a mainly literarya mountainone of the hardest peaks in Europe for climbers Synonyms and related words
Mountains, hills and cliffs 2b an object or shape that looks like the top of a mountainWhip the cream continuously until it thickens and stands in peaks. Synonyms and related words
3 the flat curved part of a cap that continues beyond the main at the front above your eyes Synonyms and related words
peakverb intransitive UK /piːk/ 1 to reach the highest standard of performance, before becoming less successfulMany athletes peak in their early 20s. The trick about winning elections is not to peak too early in the campaign. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful punch above your weight thrive prosper 1a to reach the highest amount or level, before becoming lowerInterest rates peaked at 19%. Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
peakverb intransitive US /pik/ 1 to reach the highest standard of performance, before becoming less successfulMany athletes peak in their early 20s. The trick about winning elections is not to peak too early in the campaign. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become successful punch above your weight thrive prosper 1a to reach the highest amount or level, before becoming lowerInterest rates peaked at 19%. Synonyms and related words
To increase, or to increase something
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