Peer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpir/

Meaning & Definition of Peer

Peer (noun)

  1. one that is of equal standing with another, equal; especially, one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status
  2. a member of one of the five ranks (duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron) of the British peerage
  3. noble

Peer (verb)

  1. to look narrowly or curiously; especially, to look searchingly at something difficult to discern
  2. to come slightly into view, emerge partly
  3. rival, match

Peer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a man of high birth or social position

    "claims to be related to an English peer"

    similar: gentleman, grandee, lord, milord, nobleman
    related: country gentleman, squire, cavalier, chevalier, knight, don, hidalgo, nabob, nawab, seigneur, seignior, sheikh, baron, baronet, count, duke, earl, esquire, marchese, margrave, marquess, master, prince, princelet, princeling, raja, viscount, lordship, sire (archaic)
    near: boor, churl, cottar, fellah, peasant, peon, commoner, pleb, plebeian, proletarian, toiler

  2. one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value

    "a jury of one's peers"

    similar: coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, rival
    related: analogue, double, half, mate, twin, associate, colleague, companion, copartner, partner, competitor

Peer (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

    "visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank"

    similar: blink, gape, gawk, gawp (chiefly British), gaze, goggle, rubberneck, stare
    related: glare, gloat, glower, consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch, leer, ogle, peruse, pore (over), study, outface, outstare, stare down
    near: glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Related Entry: Peer (at) (verb)

Peer (at) is a different word from Peer. The synonyms below are for peer (at), not for peer.

  1. as in glance (at), glimpse

    similar: glance (at), glimpse, examine, inspect, scan, scrutinize, survey, study, watch, attend (to), consider, heed, mark, mind, identify, make out, pick out, pick up, behold, catch, descry, discern, distinguish, espy, eye, look (at), note, notice, observe, perceive, regard, remark, see, sight, spot, spy, view, witness
    opposite: disregard, ignore, neglect, overpass, pass over, miss, overlook

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peer:

Chiefly British: gawp
gentleman, grandee, lord, milord, nobleman, coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart, equal, equivalent, fellow, like, match, parallel, rival, blink, gape, gawk, gaze, goggle, rubberneck, stare

Related Words for Peer

country gentleman, squire, cavalier, chevalier, knight, don, hidalgo, nabob, nawab, seigneur, seignior, sheikh, baron, baronet, count, duke, earl, esquire, marchese, margrave, marquess, master, prince, princelet, princeling, raja, viscount, lordship, sire, analogue

Near Antonyms of Peer

boor, churl, cottar, fellah, peasant, peon, commoner, pleb, plebeian, proletarian, toiler, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, browse, dip (into), scan, wink (at)

Word Forms of Peer

Inflections: peered, peering, peers

Derived words: peer (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Peer

Middle English, from Anglo-French per, from per, adjective, equal, from Latin par

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Peer

  • Topics: Science & Research

Words & Phrases Containing Peer

peer review, peer-to-peer, peer pressure, life peer

Frequently Asked Questions about Peer

What does "Peer" mean?

"Peer" means one that is of equal standing with another, equal; especially, one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: one that is of equal standing with another, equal; especially, one belonging to the same societal group especially based on age, grade, or status. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Peer"?

Other words for "Peer" include gentleman, grandee, lord, milord, nobleman, coequal, compeer and coordinate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peer"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peer". Common alternatives include gentleman, grandee, lord, milord, nobleman, coequal, compeer, coordinate, counterpart and equal.

How do you use "Peer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peer" in a sentence: "claims to be related to an English peer"; "a jury of one's peers"; "visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank".

Is "Peer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peer" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Peer"?

"Peer" is pronounced /ˈpir/.

What is the origin of the word "Peer"?

"Peer" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French per, from per, adjective, equal, from Latin par. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Peer" meaning "a man of high birth or social position"?

When "Peer" (noun) means a man of high birth or social position, synonyms include gentleman, grandee, lord, milord and nobleman.