peer

//pɪər//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Noun

peerSingular
peersPlural
1

A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, or social status.

She is highly respected by her peers in the scientific community.

2

A member of the nobility in Britain or Ireland, such as a duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron.

He was made a peer and given a seat in the House of Lords.

Verb

peerInfinitive
peerPresent tense
peeredPast tense
peeredPast participle
peeringPresent participle
peersThird-person singular
1

To look closely or intently at something, especially when it is difficult to see clearly.

She peered through the fog, trying to see the road ahead.

Synonym

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