Looking for the meaning of the word SEARCH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SEARCH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Search
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French cerchier (verb), from late Latin circare ‘go round’, from Latin circus ‘circle’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly
Short Definition:try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully
Examples:- I searched among the rocks, but there was nothing
- Daniel is then able to search out the most advantageous mortgage
- Hugh will be searching for the truth
Word: Search
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of searching for someone or something
Short Definition:act of searching for person or thing
Examples:- the police carried out a thorough search of the premises
- he plans to go to the Himalayas in search of a yeti
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