“Peaked” or “Peeked” or “Piqued”—Which to use?

“Peaked” or “Peeked” or “Piqued”

Overview

peaked / peeked / piqued are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

peaked: (adjective) having or rising to a peak.

peeked: NA

piqued: (verb) cause to feel resentment or indignation.

Pronunciation

peaked: p·IY·k·t

peeked: p·IY·k·t

piqued: p·IY·k·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “peaked”

…Top 40 at #33 and peaked at number #18.
It peaked at number twenty-three on the…
It peaked at No.
The album itself peaked at no.
Ten months later, it peaked at number twelve.
AGypsy peaked at No.
…of Palestine, Jewish immigration also peaked in 1935, just months before…
…album The College Dropout which peaked at No.
It peaked at number 92 on the…
…Dutch Top 40 chart and peaked at #5 in the Tipparade.

Examples of “peeked”

…cracking the window as they peeked in.

Examples of “piqued”

…he interviewed, his interest was piqued.

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