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Detectives

🇬🇧 UK //dɪˈtɛktɪvz// 🇺🇸 US //dɪˈtɛktɪvz//

Meaning of Detectives

Individuals who investigate and solve crimes.

In simple words: Police officers who investigate crimes.

Detectives in a sentence

• The detectives worked late into the night to solve the case.
• Detectives often collect evidence at a crime scene.
• She wants to be a detective when she grows up.
• The new detectives quickly gained the trust of the community.
• Detectives used modern technology to solve old cases.

How to use Detectives

Use 'detectives' when talking about people solving crimes. Not usually used to describe casual investigations.

Grammar pattern

detective + noun

Memory hint

Think of Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective, hunting for clues.

Related words

Collocations with Detectives

• detectives assigned
• homicide detectives
• private detectives
• detectives in charge
• police detectives

Synonyms for Detectives

• investigators
• sleuths
• police
• agents
• trackers

Opposites of Detectives

• criminals
• offenders

Common mistakes with Detectives

• Confused with 'detective' as a singular form
• Incorrectly using as a verb (e.g., 'detectives to solve')
• Using the term for non-police investigators in casual contexts

Frequently asked questions about Detectives

What does Detectives mean?

Police officers who investigate crimes.

What is the definition of Detectives?

Individuals who investigate and solve crimes.

How do you use Detectives in a sentence?

The detectives worked late into the night to solve the case.

Can you give another example of Detectives?

Detectives often collect evidence at a crime scene.

What are synonyms for Detectives?

Common alternatives include investigators, sleuths, police, agents, trackers.

What is the opposite of Detectives?

Opposite meanings include criminals, offenders.

What words go with Detectives?

It commonly pairs with detectives assigned, homicide detectives, private detectives, detectives in charge, police detectives.

What are common mistakes when using Detectives?

Confused with 'detective' as a singular form Incorrectly using as a verb (e.g., 'detectives to solve') Using the term for non-police investigators in casual contexts

How do you pronounce Detectives?

US: //dɪˈtɛktɪvz//, UK: //dɪˈtɛktɪvz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Detectives?

Use 'detectives' when talking about people solving crimes. Not usually used to describe casual investigations.