peer

Definition

  • noun: a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else
  • noun: one that is of equal standing with another
  • verb: to look closely or carefully especially because something or someone is difficult to see
  • verb: to look narrowly or curiously
  • synonyms: rival, peep, equal

Examples

  • ('chiefly US, law') You have the right to be tried by 'a jury of your peers'. [=a jury whose members are from the same community as you]

  • his academic 'peers' [=people in the same grade or level of school]

  • She 'peered' into the dark closet looking for her missing shoe.

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