easy
Search under the desk for the missing pencil.
What does Search mean?
look for something carefully.
Dictionary definition
To look carefully for someone or something.
Example sentences
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medium
Researchers search for patterns in the survey answers.
hard
The detective had to search each clue carefully before reaching a conclusion.
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What does search mean?
Search means look for something carefully.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to search?
Look for is close in meaning to search in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for search?
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MeaningSearch means look for something carefully.
ExampleExample: Search under the desk for the missing pencil.
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Synonyms
Words like Search
look forClose in meaning when search means look for something carefully.
seekClose in meaning when search means look for something carefully.
hunt forClose in meaning when search means look for something carefully.
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Hint for students
Search means to look carefully for something. It usually takes effort because the thing is missing or hard to find.
Common mix-up
Search is not the same as look. You can look at something quickly; search means you are trying carefully to find something.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows search without using the word search. Model sentence: Dad checked under the couch, inside the closet, and behind the desk for his glasses. Clue words: checked under, inside, behind, for his glasses Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show looking carefully for something missing?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We had to search every drawer for the missing key." Why does search fit better than glance?
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