exploring
word · lemma: explore
/ɪksˈpɫɔɹɪŋ/
ik-SPLOR-ing
/ɛksplˈɔːɹɪŋ/
ik-SPLAW-ring
Definition
Looking around a new place, idea, or subject to discover new things or learn more about it.
Usage & Nuances
Verb form, often used for travel and learning. Common in phrases: 'exploring new places,' 'exploring ideas.' It suggests curiosity and discovery, not just looking around.
Spanish: explorarPortuguese (BR): explorarPortuguese (PT): explorarChinese (Simplified): 探索Chinese (Traditional): 探索Hindi: खोजनाArabic: استكشافBengali: অন্বেষণ করা - অনুসন্ধান করাRussian: изучать - исследоватьJapanese: 探検する - 探索するVietnamese: khám phá - thám hiểmKorean: 탐험하다 - 탐색하다Turkish: keşfetmek - araştırmakUrdu: تلاش کرنا - کھوجناIndonesian: menjelajahi - mengeksplorasi
Example Sentences
The children spent the afternoon exploring the park.
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We're always exploring different ways to solve problems at work.
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She spends her weekends exploring little cafés around the city.
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They are exploring the forest near their house.
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I love exploring new cities when I travel.
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If you like exploring, you’ll love hiking in the mountains here.
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