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Peers

Verb / pɪrz / Another word for peers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Peers are people who are of the same age, social status, or education level as you.

Synonyms & similar words

match equal peer compeer colleagues equals fellows associates comrades cohorts contemporaries companions match rivals coequals confrères confreres cronies mates partners schoolmates buddies

Synonyms by register

Formal

equals contemporaries colleagues associates

Informal

mates buddies pals cronies

Literary

kindred spirits fellow travelers compatriots

Antonyms

inferiors subordinates juniors dependents lesser underlings

Common collocations

  • peer review
  • peer pressure
  • peer group
  • peer support
  • peer evaluation
  • peer learning
  • peer to peer

Word family

noun peer
verb peer
adjective peerless

Usage note

As a noun, 'peer' often refers to someone of equal standing, especially in age, rank, or ability. As a verb, 'peer' means to look intently or with difficulty.

Example sentences

  1. My peers and I are all in the same grade.
  2. I think my peers are really smart and talented.
  3. I like hanging out with my peers after school.
  4. My peers and I are working on a group project together.
  5. My peers come from all different backgrounds and cultures.

Quotes

  • The company of fools may first make us smile, but in the end we always feel melancholy.
  • A true friend is someone who is there for you when they'd rather be anywhere else.
  • A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him, I may think aloud.

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