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Scout around Meaning in English

expression

ˈskaʊt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SKOWT uh-ROWND
skˈaʊt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SKOWT uh-ROWND

التعريف

To look in different places or check several options to find something you want or need.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal, often used when looking for opportunities, bargains, or lost items. Commonly paired with 'for' (e.g., 'scout around for a new job'). Suggests a casual but active search rather than a thorough or official investigation.

جمل نموذجية

Let's scout around for a good restaurant tonight.

basic

You should scout around before buying a new phone.

basic

The team scouted around for the missing keys.

basic

We spent the afternoon scouting around garage sales for cheap furniture.

natural

If you scout around, you might find a better deal than you're being offered.

natural

She likes to scout around small shops when she travels to new cities.

natural