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- [peer]
- /pɪər/
- /pɪər/
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- [peer]
- /pɪər/
Definitions of peered word
- verb without object peered to look narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly. 1
- verb without object peered to peep out or appear slightly. 1
- verb without object peered to come into view. 1
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Origin of peered
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; perhaps aphetic variant of appear
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Parts of speech for Peered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
peered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
peered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for peered
noun peered
- equaled — Simple past tense and past participle of equal.
verb peered
- ferreted — Simple past tense and past participle of ferret.
- gaped — to stare with open mouth, as in wonder.
- gawked — to stare stupidly; gape: The onlookers gawked at arriving celebrities.
- gazed — to look steadily and intently, as with great curiosity, interest, pleasure, or wonder.
- glanced — Simple past tense and past participle of glance.
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