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expression
ˈsɝtʃ/ /ˈθɹu
SURCH THROO
sˈɜːtʃ/ /θɹˈuː
SURCH THROO
Definition
To look carefully in or through something in order to find something specific, often by checking every part.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for searching bags, rooms, or files. Implies a thorough and sometimes time-consuming check. Natural with physical or digital contexts ('search through files'). Not as direct as 'search'—emphasizes checking multiple items within something.
Spanish: revisar - buscar entre - examinar cuidadosamentePortuguese (BR): vasculhar - procurar em - examinar minuciosamentePortuguese (PT): vasculhar - procurar em - examinar minuciosamenteChinese (Simplified): 仔细搜查 - 翻找Chinese (Traditional): 仔細搜查 - 翻找Hindi: खोज़ना - छाननाArabic: يُفَتِّش في - يُنَقِّب فيBengali: খুজে দেখা - তন্ন তন্ন করে খোঁজাRussian: перерыть - тщательно просмотретьJapanese: 探す - 捜し回るVietnamese: lục tìm - tìm kiếm kỹKorean: 샅샅이 뒤지다 - 꼼꼼히 살펴보다Turkish: didik didik etmek - arasını araştırmakUrdu: تلاش کرنا - اچھی طرح چھان بین کرناIndonesian: mencari-cari - menyisir
Example Sentences
I searched through my bag to find my keys.
basic
She searched through all the files on her computer.
basic
They searched through the closet to find an old coat.
basic
I had to search through dozens of emails to find her message.
natural
He spent the night searching through old photographs.
natural
Can you help me search through this pile of papers?
natural