Basic Details
Word: Peak
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The highest point of a mountain or a hill; also, the most important or successful time.
Synonyms: Summit, pinnacle, top
Antonyms: Base, bottom, trough
Idioms and Phrases
- At its peak: Referring to the highest or most successful point. Example: "The flower blooms beautifully at its peak in the spring."
- Peaked my interest: To grab someone's attention or curiosity. Example: "The exciting story peaked my interest, and I couldn't wait to read more."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The hikers finally reached the peak of the mountain after hours of climbing.
Example 2: The athlete was at the peak of her career, winning medals in every competition.
Example 3: We could see the valley below when we stood at the peak and admired the stunning view.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the peak of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is 8,848.86 metres tall? That's almost 29,000 feet!
Famous Quote
"You have to climb the mountain to see the view from the peak." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "peak" mean?
a) A flat surface
b) The highest point of a mountain
c) A type of flower
d) A deep hole
Answer: b) The highest point of a mountain
2. Which of these is a synonym of "peak"?
a) Valley
b) Summit
c) Hillbottom
d) Ground
Answer: b) Summit
3. Which of these is an antonym of "peak"?
a) Height
b) Base
c) Top
d) Crest
Answer: b) Base
4. Which sentence uses "peak" correctly?
a) The cat peaked over the fence.
b) We reached the peak before noon.
c) He will peak the cake for the party.
d) She peaked at the score before the game.
Answer: b) We reached the peak before noon.
5. What does it mean when something is "at its peak"?
a) It is at its lowest point.
b) It is growing slowly.
c) It is the most successful or highest point.
d) It is not important.
Answer: c) It is the most successful or highest point.
