peak

Definition

• n. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Word forms

Past tense

peaked

Past participle

peaked

Present participle

peaking

Third person singular

peaks

Example sentences

1. n.

   We finally reached the peak after a long and tiring hike.

2. a.

   The summer heat reached its peak in July.

3. vi.

   He started to peak after several days of illness.

4. vt.

   The teacher encouraged the students to peak their interests in science.