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peer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɪr/ · UK /pɪə/

Forms: peers

peer means: To look carefully at something that is hard to see.

verb

LOOK CLOSELYB2

To look carefully at something that is hard to see.

  • She peered at the small print.
  • He was peering through the fog.
  • Can you peer inside and see what is there?

How to use it: peer at someone/something (She peered at the tiny writing.); peer into something (He peered into the dark room.); peer through something (We peered through the window.)

Common phrases: peer at something, peer into something, peer through something

noun

EQUAL PERSONB2

Someone who has the same age, position, or ability as another person.

  • She gets along well with her peers.
  • Students often learn useful skills from their peers.
  • His peers chose him to lead the team.

Similar words: equal

Common phrases: peer pressure, peer group, peer review, without a peer

TITLED NOBLEC1

A person with a high social title, such as duke or baron.

  • Her father was a hereditary peer.
  • Several peers spoke during the debate in the House of Lords.
  • The king gave him the title of peer.

Similar words: noble, aristocrat

Common phrases: hereditary peer, life peer, peer of realm

Questions about peer

What does peer mean?

To look carefully at something that is hard to see.

What is peer in other languages?

Türkçe: dikkatle bakmak · Español: mirar atentamente · Français: scruter · Deutsch: spähen · Italiano: scrutare · 日本語: 目を凝らす

How do you pronounce peer?

In American English /pɪr/; in British English /pɪə/.

How do you use peer in a sentence?

She peered at the small print. He was peering through the fog.

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