Definition

To look for something or try to find it, often by looking carefully in different places.

Example

She decided to search for her lost keys in the garden.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you were going to search for that missing book today.

Yeah, I really want to find it before the weekend.

I hope you find it quickly; it must be frustrating to lose it.

Thanks! I’ll let you know if I manage to search successfully.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of looking for something or trying to find information.

Example

The search for the missing keys took hours.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new search feature on the app?

Yeah, I tried it out yesterday; it's really helpful!

I think it makes finding things way easier than before.

Definition

To look carefully in order to find something or to learn more about something.

Example

I need to search for my keys before we leave.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't find my keys anywhere, can you help me search for them?

Sure! Where did you last see them?

I think I left them in the living room, but I can't remember exactly.

Root Explanation

Search → This word originates from Old French *cerchier*, meaning to seek or look for. The word 'search' means to look for something or to seek out.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for seeking, 'cerchier', to remember that 'search' means to look for something.

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