What does PEERS mean?

Peers

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: People who are of the same age or social group as oneself.
• Verb: Look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /pɪrz/
• UK: /pɪəz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "peers" comes from the Middle English word "peer," meaning an equal in rank or status. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to people who are of the same age or social group as oneself. In modern usage, "peers" is commonly used to refer to a group of people who are of the same rank or status, such as members of the House of Lords in the UK. As a verb, "peers" is used to describe the act of looking intently or with difficulty at someone or something, often to try to discern details.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Colleagues, associates, equals, contemporaries
• Verb: Gaze, scrutinize, examine, study

6. Related Words:

• Peres
• Speer
• Sprees
• Seeps
• Prees

7. Example Sentences:

• Her peers at school were all interested in science and technology.
• He peers into the darkness, trying to make out the shape of the object in front of him.