Poke Around

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /poʊk əˈraʊnd/

Definitions of poke around

verb To search or look around in a casual or careless manner

Example Sentences

A1 I like to poke around in the garden to see what plants are growing.

A2 When I'm bored, I poke around on the internet looking for interesting articles.

B1 The detective decided to poke around the crime scene for clues.

B2 I like to poke around antique shops to find unique items for my collection.

C1 The journalist was allowed to poke around the government archives for her investigative report.

C2 As a researcher, I often poke around in old manuscripts to uncover forgotten historical details.

Examples of poke around in a Sentence

formal I decided to poke around the library to see if I could find any relevant research papers.

informal I like to poke around antique shops on the weekends to see if I can find any hidden treasures.

slang Let's poke around the abandoned building and see if we can find anything cool.

figurative She always likes to poke around in other people's business, but never shares her own.

Grammatical Forms of poke around

past tense

poked

plural

poke around

comparative

more poke around

superlative

most poke around

present tense

pokes around

future tense

will poke around

perfect tense

have poked around

continuous tense

is poking around

singular

pokes around

positive degree

poke around

infinitive

to poke around

gerund

poking around

participle

poked around

Origin and Evolution of poke around

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'poke around' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'poken' which means to thrust or push. It evolved over time to mean to search or explore in a casual or desultory manner.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more physical sense of poking or thrusting, the term 'poke around' gradually shifted to refer to searching or exploring in a more figurative manner. It came to imply a sense of curiosity or investigation without a specific goal in mind.