Sleuth

Pronunciation: /sluːθ/

Definitions of sleuth

noun A detective or investigator who solves mysteries or crimes

Example Sentences

A1 The sleuth found the missing cat in the neighbor's yard.

A2 The young sleuth solved the mystery of the stolen cookies.

B1 The amateur sleuth decided to investigate the strange noises coming from the abandoned house.

B2 The seasoned sleuth was known for cracking the toughest cases in town.

C1 The sleuth's keen eye for detail helped uncover the truth behind the elaborate heist.

C2 The renowned sleuth was called in to assist with the high-profile murder investigation.

Examples of sleuth in a Sentence

formal The sleuth meticulously gathered evidence to solve the case.

informal The sleuth was on the case, trying to figure out who stole the cookies.

slang The sleuth was like a detective ninja, stealthily uncovering the truth.

figurative She was a sleuth when it came to finding the best deals while shopping.

Grammatical Forms of sleuth

• past tense: sleuthed
• plural: sleuths
• comparative: more sleuth-like
• superlative: most sleuth-like
• present tense: sleuths
• future tense: will sleuth
• perfect tense: have sleuthed
• continuous tense: is sleuthing
• singular: sleuth
• positive degree: sleuth
• infinitive: to sleuth
• gerund: sleuthing
• participle: sleuthed

Origin and Evolution of sleuth

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'sleuth' originated from the Old Norse word 'slóth', meaning 'trail' or 'track'. It was later adapted into Middle English as 'sleuthhound', referring to a bloodhound used for tracking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sleuth' evolved to refer to a detective or investigator who diligently follows clues or tracks to solve a mystery. The association with tracking and investigating remains strong in modern usage.