peak vs crest

peak and crest both are nouns.

peak and crest both are verbs.

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

As nouns, peak and crest are synonyms defined as:

peak and crest: the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Other synonyms of peak include crown, summit, tip, top.

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

peak: to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
crest: reach a high point

peak (noun)	crest (noun)
a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes	a showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)	(heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
the highest point (of something)	the center of a cambered road
the most extreme possible amount or value	the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
a V shape	the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

peak (verb)	crest (verb)
to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity	reach a high point
	lie at the top of

Difference between peak and crest

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