peak
The highest point or level that something reaches, especially after a period of increase.
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Uso en IELTS
Essential for describing maximum values in data or speaking about busiest times.
Ejemplos
- The number of tourists reaches a peak in August.
- Traffic congestion is worst during peak hours.
Colocaciones
- reach a peak
- The temperature reached a peak of 35°C in July.
Familia de palabras
- Sustantivo
- peak
- Verbo
- peak
- Adjetivo
- peaking
Paráfrasis
- hit a high point: More informal.
- record maximum: Used in data analysis.
Errores comunes
- the peak of the graph to the peak of the graph. Correct; but avoid saying 'at the peak point'.
- peak in 2000 year to peak in 2000. Do not add 'year' after the year.