Peek Vs Peak: What’s The Difference?

Understanding the difference between closely spelled and identical-sounding verbs peek vs peak isn’t so easy, so here’s a quick look at the difference.

Pop quiz: When you summit the top of a mountain and look out over the world, what are you standing on? And when you look over the edge of a blindfold while taking a swing at a piñata, what are you doing? If you’re not sure which verb – peek vs peak – to apply to the above sentences, then you’re not alone.

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