Meaning & use
peer
A person who is of the same age, social status, or ability as another person.
See it in a sentence
She felt more comfortable discussing the exam with her peers than with her teacher.
The award recognizes achievements as judged by professional peers in the field.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'peer' means to look closely or with difficulty, a distinct sense unrelated to the noun.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To look closely or with difficulty, especially when something is hard to see.
He peered through the foggy window trying to make out the street sign.
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