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seeking

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsiːkɪŋ/

adjective
Definition

A word that describes someone or something that is looking for or trying to find something.


Example

The seeking traveler searched for hidden treasures in the ancient ruins.


Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more seeking

Superlative: most seeking


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you are seeking a new job, how's that going?
Sloth B
It's been a bit challenging, but I'm staying positive.
Sloth A
Have you found any companies that you're seeking to work for?
Sloth B
Yeah, I applied to a few that really interest me.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
searching
pursuing
hunting
Antonyms
avoiding
ignoring
neglecting
noun
Definition

The act of looking for something or trying to find it.


Example

Her seeking of knowledge led her to many new discoveries.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you were seeking new job opportunities lately.
Sloth B
Yeah, I want to find something that I'm really passionate about.
Sloth A
That sounds exciting! What kind of roles are you seeking specifically?
Sloth B
verb
Definition

To look for something or try to find it.


Example

She is seeking new opportunities for her career.


Tense Forms

Past: sought

Past Participle: sought


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been seeking a new hobby to try out.
Sloth B
Really? What kind of hobbies are you considering?
Sloth A
I was thinking about photography or maybe painting.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

**Seeking** → It is formed from "seek" (from Old English *sēcan*, meaning to search for or look for) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "seeking" means the act of searching for something.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for searching, 'sēcan', to remember that 'seeking' means the act of looking for something.

Visually Confused Words
sleeking
seeing
unseeking
seeming
seedkin
eking
unseeing
sweeting
Is this page helpful?
I'm looking into positions that involve creative writing or marketing.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
search
quest
pursuit
Antonyms
avoidance
neglect
rejection
Those both sound great! You should definitely go for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
searching
pursuing
hunting
Antonyms
avoiding
neglecting
shunning