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point vs peak

peak vs point

point and peak both are nouns.

point and peak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
peak Yes No Yes No
As nouns, point and peak are synonyms defined as:
  • point and peak: a V shape
Other synonyms of point include tip.
As nouns, peak is a hyponym of point; that is, peak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than point:
  • point: a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
  • peak: the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
point (noun) peak (noun)
sharp end a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes
a wall socket the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
the gun muzzle's direction the highest point (of something)
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs the most extreme possible amount or value
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip a V shape
an outstanding characteristic the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
point (verb) peak (verb)
give a point to to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
repair the joints of bricks
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
be a signal for or a symptom of
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
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