peak

• Substantivo que designa o topo pontiagudo de uma montanha ou colina, bem como o ponto mais alto, o nível máximo ou o auge de algo.

A noun referring to the pointed top of a mountain or hill, or the highest point, level, or maximum of something.

1. Mountain topA2formal

   The pointed top of a mountain or hill.

   Pico da montanha

   • The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.
   • From the peak, you can see the entire valley.
   • Snow covers the peak all year round.

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   Antônimosbasebottomfoot

2. Highest pointB1formal

   The highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of something.

   Pico

   • The athlete is at the peak of her career.
   • Traffic reaches its peak during rush hour.
   • The company's profits hit a peak last quarter.

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   Antônimosbasebottomlowminimumnadirtrough

3. Pointed endB2formal

   A pointed or projecting part of something.

   Ponta pontiaguda

   • The roof has a sharp peak.
   • The cap has a small peak at the front.
   • The peaks of the waves were white with foam.

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   Antônimosbasebottomfoot

• Verbo usado para indicar o alcance do ponto mais alto ou do nível máximo de algo, como intensidade, desempenho ou quantidade.

A verb used to indicate reaching the highest point or maximum level of something, such as intensity, performance, or quantity.

1. Reach maximum pointB2formal

   To reach the highest point, level, or intensity.

   Atingir o pico

   • The athlete peaked during the final race of the season.
   • Sales peaked in December before the holiday rush.
   • His career peaked when he won the prestigious award.

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   Antônimosbottomdeclinedropnadirplungetrough

2. Become pointed or sharpC1formal

   To form or rise into a peak or point.

   Pontar

   • The mountain peaks sharply against the skyline.
   • The graph peaks at the center of the data set.
   • Her voice peaked with excitement as she told the story.

   Sinônimospointtaper