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- pronunciation:
- pir
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
a person of the same rank, status, age group, ability, or the like as another person.
As a playwright of the twentieth century, he had no peer.He was a lonely boy who had trouble getting along with his peers.The research study will be reviewed by peers.- synonyms:
- coequal, compeer, counterpart, equal, fellow
- similar words:
- associate, colleague, confrere, contemporary, coordinate, match, rival
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definition 2: |
a person of noble rank, esp. a member of the British peerage, such as a duke, viscount, or baron.
He was made a peer by the king for his service to the crown.- synonyms:
- aristocrat, blue blood, noble
- similar words:
- baron, count, don, duchess, duke, earl, gentleman, grandee, hidalgo, lady, lord, marquis, nobleman, noblewoman, seigneur, viscount
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related words: |
acquaintance, aristocrat, brother, majesty, mate |
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