Word
peer
Phoneticspeer
/ˈpɪɹ/
Definitions
01a social equal
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who is the same age or has the same social position as you.
n. a person who is of equal standing with another in a social, professional, or age-based context.
“Teenagers often feel a lot of pressure to fit in with their peers.”
“The researcher's findings were met with skepticism by his peers in the scientific community until the results were replicated.”
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02a noble
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a person who has a high social title, like a Duke or a Lord.
n. a member of the nobility or aristocracy, particularly within the British peerage system.
“The king invited several peers of the realm to the royal banquet.”
“As a hereditary peer, he held a seat in the upper house of parliament for several decades.”
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03to look closely
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to look very carefully or with difficulty at something.
v. to look narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.
Español:escrutar
“She had to peer through the fog to see the road signs.”
“He peered over his spectacles at the fine print of the contract, searching for any hidden clauses.”
04network connection
C2 · Proficiency Computing Technical
v. to connect two computer networks so they can exchange data directly.
v. to link two internet service providers or networks for the mutual exchange of traffic, typically without settlement charges.
“The two internet companies decided to peer to improve speeds for their users.”
“By choosing to peer at a major exchange point, the startup significantly reduced its transit costs and improved latency.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “peer” in context.
Verb
01. gain respect from peers
“She worked hard to gain respect from her peers in the engineering department.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. interact with peers
“The program encourages children to interact with their peers through team sports.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
03. academic peers
“The professor's theories were challenged by his academic peers at the conference.”
adj + noun
04. professional peers
“His research was highly regarded by his professional peers across the country.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. peer review
“The scientific paper underwent a rigorous process of peer review before publication.”
noun + noun
06. peer group
“It is important for adolescents to feel accepted by their immediate peer group.”
noun + noun
07. peer pressure
“Teenagers often face intense peer pressure to follow the latest fashion trends.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. among peers
“She is widely considered the most talented musician among her peers.”
prep + noun
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form or as a modifier in phrases like 'peer pressure' and 'peer review'.
Pitfall
He is my peer in the company
He is my colleague
While 'peer' means someone of equal rank, in a professional setting, 'colleague' or 'coworker' is the standard term for someone you work with.
Real-World Examples
“He talks about envying watching his peers on TV, half expecting to see himself appear on screen and join them.” “With peer review still taking up a lot of time, plenty of researchers are looking for shortcuts to speed up the process.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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