search
search
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "search" is /sɜːʧ/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
sɜː
/s/ - voiceless alveolar fricative
/ɜː/ - open-mid front unrounded vowel
ʧ
/ʧ/ - voiceless palatal affricate
Word Form Variations
The word "search" has the following word form variations:
Singular: search
Plural: searches
Verb: search, searched, searching
Noun: search
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun: Search
Definition: A systematic inquiry or investigation aimed at finding something.
Synonyms: hunt, quest, pursuit, exploration, inquiry
Antonyms: discovery, finding
Verb: Search
Definition: To examine or look for something carefully or systematically.
Synonyms: hunt, seek, look for, scour, probe
Antonyms: find, discover
Adjective: Searchable
Definition: Capable of being searched or investigated.
Synonyms: investigable, examinable, scrutable
Antonyms: unexaminable, inscrutable
Adverb: Searingly
Definition: In a very intense or penetrating manner.
Synonyms: intensely, fiercely, scorchingly, bitterly
Antonyms: mildly, gently, softly
Examples of Use
Noun: Search
In a book: "The detective conducted a thorough search of the crime scene, looking for any clues that might lead to the killer." (Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle)
In a newspaper: "The search for the missing child has entered its third week, with authorities still no closer to finding him." (The New York Times)
Online: "Google's search engine is one of the most popular tools on the internet, allowing users to find information on almost any topic." ([invalid URL removed])
Verb: Search
In a movie: "The protagonist searches the ruins of the ancient city for the legendary artifact." (Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade)
In a song: "I'm searching for something that I can't quite define." (Searching for Paradise, The Carpenters)
In general discourse: "I've been searching for a new apartment for weeks now, but I haven't found anything I like."
Adjective: Searchable
In a technical manual: "The database is fully searchable, allowing users to quickly find the information they need." (Microsoft Office Manual)
In a marketing campaign: "Our new website is fully searchable, making it easy for customers to find the products they're looking for." (Company website)
Adverb: Searingly
In a novel: "The heat of the desert sun was searingly hot, causing the travelers to sweat profusely." (The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho)
In a poem: "The poet's words were searingly honest, exposing the harsh realities of life." (The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, T.S. Eliot)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Search
"A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it." - George Bernard Shaw
"You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life." - Osho
"So I say to you, Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you." - Jesus Christ (Matthew 7:7)
"If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail." - Heraclitus
"The noblest search is the search for excellence." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"Making a wrong decision is understandable. Refusing to search continually for learning is not." - William Edwards Deming
"You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every man. A contented mind confers it on all." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
"When man fell from grace, he lost a kingdom, not a religion. He lost dominion over the earth; He did not lose Heaven. Therefore, mankind's search is not for a religion or for Heaven but for his kingdom." - Thomas Carlyle
"The search for truth is the noblest occupation of man." - Karl Marx
"The search for meaning is the most fundamental human activity." - Viktor Frankl
Etymology
The word "search" comes from the Latin word "circum," which means "around."
Imagine a group of people looking for something lost. They might walk in circles, searching the area thoroughly. This is where the idea of "searching" comes from. Over time, the word "circum" was changed into "search" as it was used more and more in English.
So, when we say "search," we're basically talking about looking for something by going around and around until we find it. It's like a circular motion, just like the Latin word "circum" suggests!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Search
Common Phrases:
To search high and low: To look everywhere for something.
To search one's heart: To examine one's own feelings or thoughts deeply.
To search one's soul: To examine one's own conscience or character deeply.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To search one's pockets: To look for money.
To search one's memory: To try to remember something.
To search one's conscience: To examine one's own feelings of guilt or regret.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To hunt and peck: (Similar to "search high and low")
To dig deep: (Similar to "search one's heart" or "search one's soul")
To comb through: (Similar to "search for")
Note: While "search" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idioms as some other words. This is likely due to its broad meaning and the fact that many other words can be used to express similar ideas.
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Source Information
Definition of search from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
