peer into

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

To look with difficulty or concentration into a space or darkness.

peerVERB + PREPOSITION

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into

Examples (10)

  • He peered into the darkness of the hallway, trying to find the light switch.
  • She peered into the keyhole to see if anyone was inside the room.
  • We peered into the thick forest, but couldn't see more than a few feet ahead.
  • The jeweler peered into the watch mechanism through a magnifying glass.
  • He peered into the mirror to check if there was something in his eye.
  • She peered into the depths of the old well, watching the pebble fall.
  • The children peered into the box with wide-eyed curiosity.
  • I peered into the oven to see if the cake had started to rise.
  • Scientists peer into the secrets of the universe using powerful telescopes.
  • She peered into the gloom of the rainy evening, searching for her cat.