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- pronunciation:
- pir
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
peers, peering, peered |
| definition 1: |
to look hard or closely to see something better.
The sailor peered into the thick fog, looking for the shore.- synonyms:
- gaze, stare
- similar words:
- peep, pry, search, squint
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| definition 2: |
to appear to a slight degree; peep.
The moon peered through the thick trees.- synonyms:
- peep
- similar words:
- appear, emerge
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| related words: |
gaze, look, stare |
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| derivation: |
peeringly (adv.) |
Are you looking for the word
pier (a structure for docking boats)?
Peer and
pier sound alike but have different meanings.