Detective

Synonyms of detective

• sleuth
• investigator
• private eye

Antonyms of detective

• criminal
• suspect
• culprit

Collocations of detective

private investigator

Frequency: 80 %

The detective hired a private investigator to help with the case.

crime scene

Frequency: 70 %

The detective carefully examined the crime scene for any clues.

mystery novel

Frequency: 60 %

The detective enjoyed reading mystery novels in his free time.

suspect list

Frequency: 50 %

The detective narrowed down the suspect list to three individuals.

clue analysis

Frequency: 45 %

The detective spent hours conducting clue analysis to solve the case.

Idiomatic Expressions for detective

• Phrase: detective work
  Meaning: The process of investigating or solving a mystery, often involving gathering evidence, analyzing clues, and making deductions.
  Usage: The detective work in this murder case was meticulous and thorough.