noun
- a person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, or social status
- a member of the nobility
Usage: British
verb
- to look closely or carefully, especially when trying to see something clearly
Examples
- She was respected by her peers in the medical profession.
- The study compared children with their age peers.
- He was made a peer of the realm for his service to the country.
- She peered through the fog to see the road ahead.
- The scientist peered into the microscope to examine the specimen.
- He peered over the fence to see what was happening next door.
- The jury of peers found the defendant guilty.
- She peered at the small print on the contract.