peak Synonyms
Another word for peak
• noun (Context 1)
The pointed top or summit of a mountain, or a mountain with a sharply pointed top.
"Snow covered the jagged mountain summit throughout the entire year."
• noun (Context 2)
The point of highest activity, achievement, intensity, or value.
"The singer reached the zenith of her international fame in the late nineties."
• verb (Context 3)
To reach a highest point, value, or level of development or intensity.
"Seasonal flu cases typically crest in mid-February before gradually declining in the spring."
• adjective (Context 4)
Representing the highest, maximum, or most intense level of activity, demand, or achievement.
"Commuters are advised to avoid traveling during maximum hours to reduce congestion on the trains."
• adjective (Context 5)
(Informal) Quintessential, supreme, or representing the most extreme or ideal example of something.
"The director's latest film is considered quintessential cinema by critics and audiences alike."
• noun (Context 6)
A projecting visor on the front of a cap or hat, or any stiff, pointed projection.
"She pulled the visor of her cap down to shield her eyes from the bright afternoon sun."
• verb (Context 7)
To dwindle, waste away, or become pale, sickly, and emaciated.
"Without proper sunlight and water, the young seedlings began to languish and wilt."
Opposites of peak
The opposite of peak shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: