search

/sɜrːtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to look or try to find something or someone

“She is searching for her lost keys.”

2. noun

the act of looking or trying to find something or someone

“The search for answers took several years.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is being looked for

“The police are searching for a suspect.”

4. noun

a thorough examination or investigation

“The company conducted a search for new talent.”

5. noun

a way of finding or accessing something, especially on the internet

“The search engine helped me find the information I needed.”

6. verb

to examine or investigate something carefully

“The scientists are searching for a cure for the disease.”

Synonyms

  • hunt
  • look for
  • seek

Antonyms

  • avoid
  • evade