Searching

/ˈsɜr.tʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The act of looking for something or someone.

She is searching for her lost keys in the house.

To look into or examine something thoroughly.

The detective is searching for clues in the crime scene.

adjective

Characterized by the act of looking for something.

He had a searching look in his eyes as he questioned the suspect.

Inquiring or probing deeply; penetrating.

Her searching questions revealed much about his past.

Middle English, from the verb 'serchen' (to seek).

searching question

A question that is intended to probe deeper into a subject.

searching eyes

Eyes that examine or ask questions intensely.

searching for answers

The act of trying to find explanations or solutions.

The act of looking for something.

seek

To attempt to find something.

On a quest for knowledge or information.

He was searching for the scoop on the latest gossip.

Looking for someone or something casually.

I'm just searching for a good time tonight.