limit vs peak

limit and peak both are nouns.

limit and peak both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
limit	Yes	No	Yes	No
peak	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, peak is a hyponym of limit; that is, peak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than limit:

limit: the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
peak: the most extreme possible amount or value

Other hyponyms of limit include extremum, cutoff, sublimit.

limit (noun)	peak (noun)
the greatest possible degree of something	a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
the boundary of a specific area	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
as far as something can go	the highest point (of something)
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed	the most extreme possible amount or value
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity	a V shape
final or latest limiting point	the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
	the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

limit (verb)	peak (verb)
restrict or confine within limits	to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
decide upon or fix definitely

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