Cool MateSeeker
UK /["/ˈsiːkə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈsiːkər/"]/
Definition
a person who is trying to find or get the thing mentioned
In simple words: Someone who is looking for something.
Examples
- **an attention/a publicity seeker**
- seekers after the truth
- The new attraction is expected to draw pleasure seekers from across the region.
Usage notes
Use 'seeker' when describing someone in pursuit of something like knowledge, truth, or a specific object. It is neutral and works in both formal and informal contexts, but is often used in more abstract senses, such as 'truth seeker'. Avoid in casual conversations unless clarifying a specific pursuit.
Grammar pattern
seeker + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'seeking' something, like a treasure — a seeker is on a quest!
Collocations
- job seeker
- truth seeker
- knowledge seeker
- seeker of happiness
- seeker of knowledge
Synonyms
- searcher
- hunter
- pursuer
- explorer
- quester
Antonyms
- avoider
- rejecter
- non-seeker
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'seeker' vs 'searcher' — 'seeker' is often more abstract.
- Using 'seeker' in a non-pursuit context, like 'he's a great seeker of pizza'.
- Incorrectly pluralizing as 'seekers' when referring to a general person.