detectives
word · lemma: detective
Definition
Detectives are police officers or investigators whose job is to discover facts, solve crimes, and find out who is responsible for something. The word can also be used for private investigators in some contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to people investigating crimes, especially in police contexts. Common combinations include 'police detectives', 'private detectives', and 'homicide detectives'. Don't confuse it with the adjective 'detective' in phrases like 'detective novel' or 'detective story'.
Example Sentences
The detectives asked me some questions about the robbery.
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Two detectives came to our house this morning.
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The detectives found an important clue in the car.
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The detectives are still trying to piece together what happened that night.
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Everyone thought it was an accident, but the detectives weren't convinced.
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By the time the detectives arrived, the main suspect had already left town.
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