Scoured Meaning in English

word · lemma: scour

US

ˈskaʊɝd

SKOW-erd

UK

skˈaʊəd

SKOW-uhd

Definition

Looked carefully and thoroughly for something, or cleaned something by scrubbing it hard. Can mean either searching in detail or cleaning very well.

Usage & Nuances

Used in both literal (cleaning: 'scoured the pot') and figurative (searching: 'scoured the internet') senses. Usually past tense. Common phrases: 'scoured the area', 'scoured the shelves'. Don't confuse with 'scout' (explore) or 'scrub' (clean only). Formal or neutral in tone.

• Spanish: registró - examinó minuciosamente - frotó (limpiar)
• Portuguese (BR): vasculhou - examinou minuciosamente - esfregou (limpar)
• Portuguese (PT): vasculhou - examinou minuciosamente - esfregou (limpar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 仔细搜查了 - 擦洗了
• Chinese (Traditional): 仔細搜查了 - 擦洗了
• Hindi: खंगाला - छान मारा - रगड़ा (साफ़ किया)
• Arabic: فتش بدقة - بحث بعناية - فرك (لتنظيف)
• Bengali: ঘণ্টার পর ঘণ্টা খোঁজা - ভালোভাবে ঘষে পরিষ্কার করা
• Russian: тщательно обыскал - вычистил дочиста
• Japanese: 徹底的に探した - こすり落とした
• Vietnamese: lục soát kỹ lưỡng - cọ rửa sạch sẽ
• Korean: 샅샅이 뒤졌다 - 문질러 깨끗이 청소했다
• Turkish: didelik didik aradı - ovup temizledi
• Urdu: چھان مارا - اچھی طرح رگڑ کر صاف کیا
• Indonesian: menyisir secara saksama - menggosok bersih

Example Sentences

She scoured the kitchen until every surface was clean.

basic

The police scoured the area for clues.

basic

He scoured the shelves to find his favorite book.

basic

We scoured the internet for the best travel deals.

natural

After the storm, volunteers scoured the beach for debris.

natural

My mom scoured every store in town to find the perfect gift.

natural