search
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Definition
To look carefully for someone or something because you want to find them. As a noun, it also means the act of trying to find something, especially information or a lost thing.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in both everyday and digital contexts: 'search for my keys', 'search the bag', 'search online'. 'Search for' focuses on what you want to find; 'search' + place/person means examine that place or person. As a noun, common collocations include 'do a search', 'internet search', and 'search results'.
Example Sentences
I search the internet for new recipes.
basic
The police searched the car after the accident.
basic
Our search for the cat lasted all night.
basic
I’ve been searching for my headphones everywhere, and they were on my desk the whole time.
natural
Just search his name online — you’ll find tons of articles about him.
natural
I did a quick search, but nothing useful came up.
natural