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Peak vs. Pique
Peak
/piːk/Examples:
I have written today about the loftiest peaks of human history;The mountain's peak was shrouded in mist, giving it a mystical look.Attendance for the concert hit its peak on the second day.
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Pique
/piːk/Examples:
The delay piqued her curiosity intensely.His remark piqued my interest in the subject.The challenge piqued their competitive spirit.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Peak has an ea like in peak of a mountain which is a noun, something physical, like the top of a mountain or a high point.
- Pique has an ique similar to unique which makes you think it might be about a feeling or reaction, not something tangible.
- Remember peak with summit or crest, because they often indicate the highest point.
- Think of pique in relation to interest or curiosity, as it often involves feelings or emotions.
- While peak is about reaching the highest, pique is about triggering sensations like anger or curiosity.
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