Pronunciation: /ˈsɝtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of searching

verb the action of looking for or trying to find something

Example Sentences

A1 I am searching for my keys.

A2 She is searching online for a new job.

B1 They have been searching for a missing hiker for days.

B2 The detective is searching for clues to solve the case.

C1 Scientists are searching for a cure for cancer.

C2 The explorer spent years searching for the lost city.

adjective describing someone or something that is in the act of searching

Example Sentences

A1 I am searching for my lost keys.

A2 She is searching for a new job.

B1 The detective is searching for clues to solve the case.

B2 The scientist is searching for a cure for cancer.

C1 The archaeologist is searching for ancient artifacts in the ruins.

C2 The astronaut is searching for signs of life on other planets.

Examples of searching in a Sentence

formal The detective spent hours searching for clues at the crime scene.

informal I've been searching all over for my keys, but I can't find them anywhere.

slang I'm searching for some good vibes to lift my mood.

figurative She's been searching for meaning in her life for years.

Grammatical Forms of searching

past tense

searched

plural

searches

comparative

more searching

superlative

most searching

present tense

search

future tense

will search

perfect tense

have searched

continuous tense

is searching

singular

searching

positive degree

search

infinitive

to search

gerund

searching

participle

searched

Origin and Evolution of searching

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'searching' originated from the Old French word 'cerchier' meaning to seek or search.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'searching' has retained its meaning of looking for something, but has also evolved to encompass digital searches and online browsing.