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peer

Pronunciation: [/pɪɹ/]

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Learn how to use peer in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) someone who is the same age or who has the same social status as you. A peer is like a friend who is like you in some way.

Example

She felt comfortable sharing her secrets with her peer.

Example

He had trouble connecting with his peers at school.

Example

Do you have a peer in your class who you enjoy spending time with?

Context: “competition or comparison”

(verb) to look closely or search carefully because someone or something is hard to see. It's like squinting your eyes to see something far away.

Example

She peered into the distance, trying to spot her friend.

Example

He couldn't peer through the fog to see the other side of the lake.

Example

Can you peer through the darkness and see what's hiding there?

How to pronounce peer

Pronunciation: [/pɪɹ/]

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