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Peers
Peers (noun) means plural of "peer" — people of equal rank, age, or status. Example: “The award was voted on by her professional peers.”
noun
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Plural of "peer" — people of equal rank, age, or status.
"The award was voted on by her professional peers."
How to use Peers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeople at your same level — same age group, job, or social standing.
Common pairings
peer pressure
among peers
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Word forms
- Plural
- Peerses
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Etymology
A variant of Piers.
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What does “Peers” mean?
The word “Peers” means plural of "peer" — people of equal rank, age, or status. In plain terms, people at your same level — same age group, job, or social standing.
How do you use “Peers” in a sentence?
Here is “Peers” used in a sentence: “The award was voted on by her professional peers.”
What part of speech is “Peers”?
“Peers” is a noun.
Is “Peers” a common word?
“Peers” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between peers and colleagues?
Colleagues are specifically the people you work with. Peers are people of equal rank, age, or status in any setting, including school, a profession, or society at large. Your colleagues may also be your peers, but peers is the broader word.
What is the difference between peers and piers?
Peers and piers sound the same but are unrelated. Peers are people of equal rank, age, or status, while piers are structures built out into the sea or the supports of a bridge. Only context and spelling tell them apart.
