B1verbtechnology
US/sɜːrtʃ/
UK/sɜːtʃ/
to look carefully for someone or something; to look through a place or the internet
In context
I searched everywhere for my student card but couldn't find it.
Police searched the house and found stolen phones.
Just search the name of the restaurant online to see the reviews.
Words that go with search
verb + preposition
- search forRescue teams are searching for missing fishermen.
- search throughShe searched through her bag for her keys.
verb + adverb
- search onlineI searched online for a cheaper flight.
verb + noun
- search the internetStudents often search the internet before asking the teacher.
- search the areaSoldiers searched the area after the landslide.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I searched my keys everywhere.Correct: I searched for my keys everywhere.