peer

Word Type: Noun, Verb

Definition

  • A person who is equal to another in age, social status, or ability.
  • To look closely or carefully at something.

Example

  • “She felt comfortable discussing ideas with her peers in the group.”
  • “The manager asked her to peer at the document to check for errors.”
  • “In school, he was always the peer everyone looked up to for advice.”
  • “They studied together, as peers in the same academic program.”
  • “The team members were all peers, working collaboratively on the project.”