peer
//pɪər//
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.