peaks
noun · verb
Form of peak , plural of peak.
Simple meaning
The highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
Pronunciation
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peeksIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpiks
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of peak
The highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
plural of peak
A point; the sharp end or top of anything that terminates in a point; as, the peak, or front, of a cap.
plural of peakgeography
The top, or one of the tops, of a hill, mountain, or range, ending in a point.
plural of peakgeography
The whole hill or mountain, especially when isolated.
verb
third-person singular of peak
To rise or extend into a peak or point; to form, or appear as, a peak.
third-person singular of peak
To reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
third-person singular of peak
To reach a highest degree or maximum.
third-person singular of peak
To become sick or wan.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: The highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
Used this way, peaks is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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