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Peer Meaning: Noun & Verb Usage with Examples (3 meaning)
Meaning 1：equal (n.) (peer)
peer
/pɪr/
n./v.
A person who is about the same age, or has the same social status or abilities as you.
equal (n.)
➕
/ˈiːkwəl/
n./v.
A person who is about the same age, or has the same social status or abilities as another.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'par' meaning equal, via Old French 'peer'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'pair' of friends who are equals—they are your 'peers'.
📖 Example
During the physical education class, Tom played basketball with his peers.
During the physical education class, Tom played basketball with his peers.
🔗 Collocations
peer group – A group of people of similar age or status
peer pressure – Influence from one's social group
peer review – Evaluation by others of equal standing
🔄 Synonyms
contemporary (n.) – A person living at the same time as another, often of similar age
equal (n.) – A person of the same rank or ability
counterpart (n.) – A person holding a similar position in another organization
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
peerless (adj.) – Having no equal; unmatched
📖 Cultural Story
In medieval Europe, 'peer' referred to nobles of equal rank in the feudal system. The term later evolved to denote any equal in age, status, or ability. In modern British politics, 'peers' are members of the House of Lords.
Meaning 2：colleague (peer)
peer
/pɪr/
n./v.
A person who has the same rank, status, or qualifications as others in a group.
colleague
➕
/ˈkɑːliːɡ/
n./v.
A person who has the same rank, status, or qualifications as others in a professional or organizational setting.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
In the meeting, my manager encouraged us to seek advice and learn from our peers in other departments.
In the meeting, my manager encouraged us to seek advice and learn from our peers in other departments.
🔗 Collocations
professional peer – A colleague with similar expertise
peer group within a company – Employees of similar rank
peer-to-peer learning – Knowledge exchange among equals
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
supervisor (n.) – A person who oversees others' work
subordinate (n.) – A person under the authority of another
🌱 Derivatives
peerage (n.) – The rank or system of peers (nobility)
Meaning 3：look closely (peer)
peer
/pɪr/
n./v.
To look very carefully or with difficulty, often because something is hard to see.
look closely
➕
/lʊk ˈkloʊsli/
n./v.
To look very carefully or with difficulty, often due to poor visibility or small details.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She peered through the dense fog, trying to read the street sign.
She peered through the dense fog, trying to read the street sign.
🔗 Collocations
peer into – To look intently inside something
peer at – To look carefully at something
peer through – To look through an opening or obstruction
🔄 Synonyms
squint (v.) – To look with half-shut eyes, especially in bright light or while trying to see
gaze (v.) – To look steadily and intently
scrutinize (v.) – To examine very closely and critically
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
peering (adj.) – Involving close or careful looking
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