explored
word · lemma: explore
Definition
Looked at or studied a place, idea, or thing carefully to learn more about it. Used for discovering new areas, information, or possibilities.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in past tense about places or ideas; often appears with 'already', 'never', or questions ('Have you ever explored...?'). Commonly used for travel, science, and abstract thinking. More formal than 'checked out'.
Spanish: exploradoPortuguese (BR): exploradoPortuguese (PT): exploradoChinese (Simplified): 探索过的Chinese (Traditional): 探索過的Hindi: अन्वेषित किया गयाArabic: استُكشِفBengali: অন্বেষণ করেছিলেন - অনুসন্ধান করেছিলেনRussian: исследовал - изучалJapanese: 探検した - 調査したVietnamese: khám phá - thám hiểmKorean: 탐험했다 - 탐구했다Turkish: keşfetti - incelediUrdu: کھوجا - دریافت کیاIndonesian: menjelajahi - mengeksplorasi
Example Sentences
He explored the old castle last summer.
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We explored different options before choosing a school.
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Scientists have explored the ocean for new species.
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By the time we arrived, the area had already been explored by others.
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She explored her interests in art before choosing a career.
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I wish we had explored the city more during our trip!
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