Definition

To look for something again after having already searched for it before.

Example

After losing my keys, I had to reseek them in the same places I had looked earlier.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I lost my favorite book last week and I’m thinking about how to reseek it.

That’s frustrating! Have you checked all the usual places?

I did, but I might need to reseek it at the library too.

Good idea! Sometimes they have copies that you can borrow.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reseek is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "seek" (from Old English "sēcan", meaning to search for or look for). The word "reseek" means to search for something again.

Memory Tip

Think of searching for something 'again' ('re-') — that's why 'reseek' means to seek again.

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