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Meaning of peering
The primary meaning of "peering" is to look closely or carefully at something, often in a careful or intent manner.
Etymology of peering
The word "peering" comes from the Old English word "pirian", which means to look or gaze, and is related to the Old Norse word "píra", which means to peep or peer
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of looking closely or carefully at something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To look carefully or closely at something, often in an attempt to see or understand it better
- To look at something with difficulty, often because it is not clear or is a long way away
- To look at someone or something with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion
Usage Examples
- She was peering at the map, trying to find the location of the hotel
- He was peering out of the window, watching the people walking by
- The children were peering into the fish tank, fascinated by the colorful fish
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
neglecting
overlooking
dismissing
rejecting
turning a blind eye
averting
avoiding
evading
shunning
hiding
concealing
obscuring
blocking
shutting
closing