A2noun 1K

Search

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɜːtʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɜːrtʃ/"]/

Meaning of Search

an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it

In simple words: To look for something or try to find it.

Search in a sentence

• I made a search for information about the best pizza places in town.
• The search turned up a lot of interesting results online.
• During the search, we found some old photographs in the attic.
• Make sure to use the right keywords for your search to get accurate results.
• The police conducted a thorough search of the area after the incident.

How to use Search

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations when a simpler word like 'look for' can be used.

Grammar pattern

search + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'searchlight' that searches for things in the dark.

Related words

Collocations with Search

• exhaustive
• extensive
• painstaking
• begin
• initiate
• launch
• operation
• area
• party
• in search of
• search for
• search and seizure
• quick
• simple
• computer
• conduct
• do
• perform
• engine
• box
• features
• search for

Synonyms for Search

• look for
• seek
• hunt
• explore
• probe

Opposites of Search

• hide
• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Search

• Confused with 'research' which implies a deeper investigation.
• Using 'search' intransitively (without an object) incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Search

What does Search mean?

To look for something or try to find it.

What is the definition of Search?

an attempt to find somebody/something, especially by looking carefully for them/it

How do you use Search in a sentence?

I made a search for information about the best pizza places in town.

Can you give another example of Search?

The search turned up a lot of interesting results online.

What are synonyms for Search?

Common alternatives include look for, seek, hunt, explore, probe.

What is the opposite of Search?

Opposite meanings include hide, ignore, neglect.

What words go with Search?

It commonly pairs with exhaustive, extensive, painstaking, begin, initiate, launch, operation, area, party, in search of, search for, search and seizure, quick, simple, computer, conduct, do, perform, engine, box, features, search for.

What are common mistakes when using Search?

Confused with 'research' which implies a deeper investigation. Using 'search' intransitively (without an object) incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Search?

US: /["/sɜːrtʃ/"]/, UK: /["/sɜːtʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Search?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations when a simpler word like 'look for' can be used.

What CEFR level is Search?

"Search" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.