Peer in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To look carefully and closely into a place or container, usually through an opening or gap.
Usage & Nuances
Used for situations where someone is looking into a space that's hard to see into, especially by leaning or moving closer. Common with 'window', 'box', 'room'. Slightly formal/neutral. Not used for general looking—implies effort or curiosity.
Spanish: asomarse - mirar dentroPortuguese (BR): espiar - olhar para dentroPortuguese (PT): espreitar - olhar para dentroChinese (Simplified): 窥视进去 - 往里看Chinese (Traditional): 窺視進去 - 往裡看Hindi: अंदर झांकनाArabic: يتلصص داخل - ينظر إلى الداخلBengali: ভিতরে উঁকি দেওয়াRussian: заглядывать внутрьJapanese: 中をのぞき込むVietnamese: nhìn vào bên trongKorean: 안을 들여다보다Turkish: içeriye göz atmakUrdu: اندر جھانکناIndonesian: mengintip ke dalam
Example Sentences
I saw her peer in through the window.
basic
He peered in to check if anyone was home.
basic
The cat likes to peer in the fish tank.
basic
She leaned forward to peer in at the dimly lit room.
natural
Kids always try to peer in at their birthday presents before it's time.
natural
A guard noticed someone peering in the main gate late at night.
natural