noun
peaking
PEE-kihng
Peaking (noun) means the act of reaching a highest point before declining. Example: “Analysts debated whether the housing market was peaking or still rising.”
noun
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The act of reaching a highest point before declining.
"Analysts debated whether the housing market was peaking or still rising."
How to use peaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReaching the top or highest level, right before things start to level off or drop.
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Word forms
- Plural
- peakings
- Comparative
- more peaking
- Superlative
- most peaking
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Analysts debated whether the housing market was _____ or still rising.
Rhymes for peaking
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What does “peaking” mean?
The word “peaking” means the act of reaching a highest point before declining. In plain terms, reaching the top or highest level, right before things start to level off or drop.
How do you pronounce “peaking”?
“Peaking” is pronounced PEE-kihng (/ˈpiːkɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peaking” in a sentence?
Here is “peaking” used in a sentence: “Analysts debated whether the housing market was peaking or still rising.”
What part of speech is “peaking”?
“Peaking” is a noun.
