What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
point
Example
Can you point to where the library is located? [point: verb]
Example
The pencil has a sharp point for writing. [point: noun]
Example
At this point, we need to make a decision. [point: noun]
peak
Example
The climbers reached the peak of the mountain at sunrise. [peak: noun]
Example
The stock market reached its peak last year. [peak: noun]
Example
Her career peaked in the 1990s. [peaked: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Point is more commonly used than peak in everyday language. Point is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while peak is more specific and limited in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between point and peak?
Both point and peak can be used in formal and informal contexts, but point is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
