Word adjective · noun
searching
adj. · n.
US /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/ UK /sˈɜːtʃɪŋ/ search·ing UK spelling searchings
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.very thorough and intended to find out the truth.
adj.thorough, penetrating, or inquisitive in nature; often used to describe looks or questions that seek hidden information.
Simple“The journalist asked several searching questions about where the money went.”
In context“The professor gave the student a searching look, silently questioning the validity of the excuses provided for the late assignment.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of looking for something.
n.the gerund form used as a noun to denote the process or instance of seeking.
Simple“After much searching, she finally found her passport at the bottom of a drawer.”
In context“Years of searching finally yielded results when the historians uncovered the original manuscript in a private collection.”
Usage searching for survivors
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Common
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