Peer
noun
Someone who is the same age or has the same social status as you.
In school, it's important to get along with your peers.
Often appears as...
- peer group
- peer pressure
verb
To look closely or carefully at something, especially when you can't see it clearly.
She peered into the distance, trying to spot the approaching bus.
noun
A member of the British nobility.
Lord Smith is a peer of the realm.
Often appears as...
- peer of the realm
- house of peers
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noun
Someone who is the same age or has the same social status as you.
In school, it's important to get along with your peers.
Often appears as...
- peer group
- peer pressure
verb
To look closely or carefully at something, especially when you can't see it clearly.
She peered into the distance, trying to spot the approaching bus.
noun
A member of the British nobility.
Lord Smith is a peer of the realm.
Often appears as...
- peer of the realm
- house of peers
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Age or Status
Used to describe someone similar to you in age, rank, or ability within a specific setting, like school or work.
He's celebrated among his peers for his research.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Belonging
Implies being part of a wider group with common characteristics or interests.
Teenagers often adopt trends to fit in with their peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Hierarchical
Suggests a relationship where no one is superior or inferior; all are on an equal level.
As peers, we'll collaborate on this project.
Pro Tip 1/3Age or Status
Used to describe someone similar to you in age, rank, or ability within a specific setting, like school or work.
He's celebrated among his peers for his research.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Belonging
Implies being part of a wider group with common characteristics or interests.
Teenagers often adopt trends to fit in with their peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Hierarchical
Suggests a relationship where no one is superior or inferior; all are on an equal level.
As peers, we'll collaborate on this project.
Pro Tip 1/3Age or Status
Used to describe someone similar to you in age, rank, or ability within a specific setting, like school or work.
He's celebrated among his peers for his research.
Pro Tip 2/3Group Belonging
Implies being part of a wider group with common characteristics or interests.
Teenagers often adopt trends to fit in with their peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Hierarchical
Suggests a relationship where no one is superior or inferior; all are on an equal level.
As peers, we'll collaborate on this project.
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If I should have a...
but spoken word teaches that if you have the ability to express yourself and the courage to present those stories and opinions, you could be rewarded with a room full of your peers, or your community, who will listen. And maybe even a giant girl in a hoodie who will connect with what you've shared.
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Is there a reproducibilit...
in order to ease replication efforts. The peer review process can also be strengthened to more efficiently weed out weak papers prior to publication. And we could temper the pressure to find big results by publishing more papers that fail to confirm the original hypothesis,
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Thoughts on humanity,...
and assuming that, you know, people who peered into my world would admire it for the miracle I believed it to be. But something else awaited me and humanity. You know, we had expected an expansion of ideas and dreams with the enhanced connectivity of the world.
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Life Beyond the Sun by...
some they paid the price for it they shattered lost their lives for it grew ridges wounds their ice our drift and drawn around you slicing crisp yet perfect magic while you sit impossible in your fearlessness and down down here we peer at this we Gork in pure
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How friendship affects...
in part because the brain works in different ways at those stages of life. Adolescence is a unique time when peer relationships take focus, and thanks to the developing brain, there are changes in the way you value, understand, and connect to friends.
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The hidden worlds within...
minerals, fossils, and artifacts present windows into times and places around the world and across billions of years of history. When a research problem emerges, scientists peer through these windows and test hypotheses about the past.
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Walking in your truth as...
accept myself and was I going to accept myself in the way that my peers told me not to because see my journey began wrapping t-shirts on my head because I couldn't afford expensive wigs and because that was my truth I was really
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Pamela Ronald: The case...
My opinion doesn't matter. Let's look at the evidence. After 20 years of careful study and rigorous peer review by thousands of independent scientists, every major scientific organization in the world has concluded
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Why is Mount Everest so...
we have to peer deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide. The Earth's surface is like an armadillo's armor. Pieces of crust constantly move over, under, and around each other.
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Cameras Reveal the...
have placed motion cameras in dens and in other secluded areas through the camera's lens we're now able to peer into the secret life of these animals and see their close family ties and how
Video examples
If I should have a...
but spoken word teaches that if you have the ability to express yourself and the courage to present those stories and opinions, you could be rewarded with a room full of your peers, or your community, who will listen. And maybe even a giant girl in a hoodie who will connect with what you've shared.
Video examples
Is there a reproducibilit...
in order to ease replication efforts. The peer review process can also be strengthened to more efficiently weed out weak papers prior to publication. And we could temper the pressure to find big results by publishing more papers that fail to confirm the original hypothesis,
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
and assuming that, you know, people who peered into my world would admire it for the miracle I believed it to be. But something else awaited me and humanity. You know, we had expected an expansion of ideas and dreams with the enhanced connectivity of the world.
Video examples
Life Beyond the Sun by...
some they paid the price for it they shattered lost their lives for it grew ridges wounds their ice our drift and drawn around you slicing crisp yet perfect magic while you sit impossible in your fearlessness and down down here we peer at this we Gork in pure
Video examples
How friendship affects...
in part because the brain works in different ways at those stages of life. Adolescence is a unique time when peer relationships take focus, and thanks to the developing brain, there are changes in the way you value, understand, and connect to friends.
Video examples
The hidden worlds within...
minerals, fossils, and artifacts present windows into times and places around the world and across billions of years of history. When a research problem emerges, scientists peer through these windows and test hypotheses about the past.
Video examples
Walking in your truth as...
accept myself and was I going to accept myself in the way that my peers told me not to because see my journey began wrapping t-shirts on my head because I couldn't afford expensive wigs and because that was my truth I was really
Video examples
Pamela Ronald: The case...
My opinion doesn't matter. Let's look at the evidence. After 20 years of careful study and rigorous peer review by thousands of independent scientists, every major scientific organization in the world has concluded
Video examples
Why is Mount Everest so...
we have to peer deep into our planet's crust, where continental plates collide. The Earth's surface is like an armadillo's armor. Pieces of crust constantly move over, under, and around each other.
Video examples
Cameras Reveal the...
have placed motion cameras in dens and in other secluded areas through the camera's lens we're now able to peer into the secret life of these animals and see their close family ties and how
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I'm no less focused than any of my peers. They live a different life. They go home; they are not pictured at events. I train just as much as them, maybe more.
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Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
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Miranda Lambert
American Musician
I am incredibly thankful for the strong support I have from my peers in the industry and of course my amazing fans.
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
I really hope my peers appreciate and respect what I'm doing.
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DeAndre Jordan
American Athlete
As long as I'm respected by my peers and coaches, I'm cool.
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Alex Rodriguez
American Athlete
Having the respect of your peers means the world to me.
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Jimmy Page
British Musician
You want that - peers respecting what you're doing.
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Joseph Benavidez
American Athlete
You want to be respected by your bosses and peers.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
I have nothing but immense respect for my peers.
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John Marshall Harlan
American Judge
The humblest is the peer of the most powerful.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I'm no less focused than any of my peers. They live a different life. They go home; they are not pictured at events. I train just as much as them, maybe more.
Quote examples
Edgar Allan Poe
American Poet
Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.
Quote examples
Miranda Lambert
American Musician
I am incredibly thankful for the strong support I have from my peers in the industry and of course my amazing fans.
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
I really hope my peers appreciate and respect what I'm doing.
Quote examples
DeAndre Jordan
American Athlete
As long as I'm respected by my peers and coaches, I'm cool.
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Alex Rodriguez
American Athlete
Having the respect of your peers means the world to me.
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Jimmy Page
British Musician
You want that - peers respecting what you're doing.
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Joseph Benavidez
American Athlete
You want to be respected by your bosses and peers.
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Parvathy
Indian Actress
I have nothing but immense respect for my peers.
Quote examples
John Marshall Harlan
American Judge
The humblest is the peer of the most powerful.
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