peer
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“Teenagers often feel a lot of pressure to fit in with their peers.”
In context“The researcher's findings were met with skepticism by his peers in the scientific community until the results were replicated.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The king invited several peers of the realm to the royal banquet.”
In context“As a hereditary peer, he held a seat in the upper house of parliament for several decades.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 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.
Simple“She had to peer through the fog to see the road signs.”
In context“He peered over his spectacles at the fine print of the contract, searching for any hidden clauses.”
Usageoften used with prepositions like 'at', 'through', or 'into'
- 04 C2 Proficiency
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.
Simple“The two internet companies decided to peer to improve speeds for their users.”
In context“By choosing to peer at a major exchange point, the startup significantly reduced its transit costs and improved latency.”
Synonyms
Usage peer review · peer reviewed
“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.”