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We have all been poring over

🇬🇧 UK //pɔːrɪŋ ˈəʊvə// 🇺🇸 US //pɔrɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ//

Meaning of We have all been poring over

To examine something carefully and in detail.

In simple words: We have all been looking at something very carefully.

We have all been poring over in a sentence

• We have all been poring over the data to find any trends.
• For days, we have all been poring over these documents to uncover the truth.
• They said we have all been poring over the results of the experiment.
• I have been poring over the book for hours trying to understand it.
• In preparation for the meeting, we have all been poring over our notes.

How to use We have all been poring over

Use this phrase when discussing detailed analysis. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts.

Grammar pattern

We have been + verb-ing

Memory hint

Sounds like 'pouring over' - imagine pouring tea while studying a book closely.

Related words

Collocations with We have all been poring over

• poring over books
• poring over data
• poring over reports
• poring over documents
• poring over details

Synonyms for We have all been poring over

• analyze
• study
• examine
• review
• scrutinize

Common mistakes with We have all been poring over

• Confusing 'pouring' with 'poring'
• Using it with an object that is not suitable for analysis
• Misplacing the tense with past instead of present perfect

Frequently asked questions about We have all been poring over

What does We have all been poring over mean?

We have all been looking at something very carefully.

What is the definition of We have all been poring over?

To examine something carefully and in detail.

How do you use We have all been poring over in a sentence?

We have all been poring over the data to find any trends.

Can you give another example of We have all been poring over?

For days, we have all been poring over these documents to uncover the truth.

What are synonyms for We have all been poring over?

Common alternatives include analyze, study, examine, review, scrutinize.

What words go with We have all been poring over?

It commonly pairs with poring over books, poring over data, poring over reports, poring over documents, poring over details.

What are common mistakes when using We have all been poring over?

Confusing 'pouring' with 'poring' Using it with an object that is not suitable for analysis Misplacing the tense with past instead of present perfect

How do you pronounce We have all been poring over?

US: //pɔrɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ//, UK: //pɔːrɪŋ ˈəʊvə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use We have all been poring over?

Use this phrase when discussing detailed analysis. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts.