The police are still searching for the killer.
The police are still searching for the killer.
English
search
sɝːtʃ, sɜrtʃ, sɜːt͡ʃ, sɝt͡ʃ
Meaning: to look somewhere carefully in order to find something
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | search |
| 3rd person singular present | searches |
| Present participle | searching |
| Past | searched |
| Will future | will search |
| Going-to future | going to search |
| Imperative negative | don't search / do not search |
Example sentences
The police searched the area for the missing keys.
The police searched the area for the missing keys.
Police search trucks for arms at the border.
Police search trucks for arms at the border.
The scientists are searching for signs of the existence of water on Mars.
The scientists are searching for signs of the existence of water on Mars.
A team of divers searched the riverbed for evidence.
A team of divers searched the riverbed for evidence.
Usage Notes
Used when looking for something or someone thoroughly. It can take an object (the place being searched) or 'for' followed by the thing being sought.
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