peer
A peer is someone who is at the same level as you, such as being the same age or having the same job. It is often used to describe friends at school or people you work with.
Examples
3 of 5Children usually like to play with their peers at the park.
Children usually like to play with other children of the same age at the park.
The professor's research was checked by his peers.
The professor's research was checked by other experts in the same field.
I'm just hanging out with some peers from class.
I am just spending time with some classmates.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'peers' as 'pairs'—people who are a perfect match for you in age or job level.
Quick Quiz
Young people often feel _____ pressure to follow the latest fashion trends.
Correct!
The correct answer is: peer
Examples
Children usually like to play with their peers at the park.
everydayChildren usually like to play with other children of the same age at the park.
The professor's research was checked by his peers.
formalThe professor's research was checked by other experts in the same field.
I'm just hanging out with some peers from class.
informalI am just spending time with some classmates.
Academic journals use a peer review process to ensure quality.
academicAcademic journals use a process where equals check the work to ensure quality.
She is respected by her peers in the marketing department.
businessShe is respected by other people who do the same job in her department.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
peer pressure
the influence that people your own age have on you
a jury of one's peers
a legal group of equal citizens who make a decision
peer-to-peer
direct sharing between two equal people or computers
Often Confused With
A 'pair' refers to two of something, while a 'peer' is a person of equal status.
A 'pier' is a structure built out into the water, while 'peer' refers to an equal person.
Usage Notes
The word is most commonly used in the plural ('peers') to describe a general group of equals. While it can mean a nobleman in the UK, in most global contexts it refers to social or professional equals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the word 'friends' when they actually mean 'peers'; remember that you can be a peer to someone without being their friend.
Memory Tip
Think of 'peers' as 'pairs'—people who are a perfect match for you in age or job level.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'par,' which means 'equal.'
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the United Kingdom, a 'peer' also refers to a member of the nobility who has a title and may sit in the House of Lords.
Quick Quiz
Young people often feel _____ pressure to follow the latest fashion trends.
Correct!
The correct answer is: peer
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