Comb for Meaning in English
expression
ˈkoʊm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KOHM-for, KOHM-fer, KOHM-fur
kˈəʊm/ /fˈɔː
KUHM-faw
Definition
To search through something very carefully in order to find a particular thing.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal and semi-formal contexts, especially for searching physical places or detailed information ('comb for clues', 'comb for answers'). Often paired with 'through' ('comb through the files for'). Not about using a literal comb.
Spanish: buscar minuciosamente - revisar cuidadosamente en busca dePortuguese (BR): vasculhar - procurar cuidadosamente porPortuguese (PT): vasculhar - procurar minuciosamente porChinese (Simplified): 仔细寻找 - 翻找Chinese (Traditional): 仔細尋找 - 翻找Hindi: बारीकी से ढूँढ़नाArabic: يبحث بدقة عنBengali: সতর্কভাবে খোঁজা - অনুসন্ধান করাRussian: тщательно искать - прочёсывать (при поиске)Japanese: くまなく探す - 徹底的に探すVietnamese: lục soát kỹ - tìm kiếm cẩn thậnKorean: 샅샅이 찾다 - 꼼꼼하게 뒤지다Turkish: didik didik aramak - iyice aramakUrdu: باریک بینی سے تلاش کرنا - چھان بین کرناIndonesian: mencari dengan saksama - menyisir untuk mencari
Example Sentences
The police combed for evidence at the crime scene.
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Volunteers combed for survivors after the earthquake.
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They combed for their lost puppy in the park.
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I spent an hour combing for my car keys before I realized they were in my bag.
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Reporters combed for details about the celebrity's private life.
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Fans combed for tickets online the moment they went on sale.
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