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Mary Petrusevich Posted 11 years ago
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Difference in meaning

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What's the difference between the words "seek" and "search"

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Mary Petrusevich "seek" and "search" They have the same basic meaning. They are used in slightly different contexts. 'search' often takes 'for': "search for".

  • Mary Petrusevich "seek" and "search" They have the same basic meaning.
  • They are used in slightly different contexts.
  • 'search' often takes 'for': "search for".
  • 'search' can also be used as a noun.
  • Generally speaking, 'search' is used more than 'seek'.
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Mary Petrusevich"seek" and "search"
They have the same basic meaning. They are used in slightly different contexts. 'search' often takes 'for': "search for". 'search' can also be used as a noun. Generally speaking, 'search' is used more than 'seek'. Here are some examples:

seek help; seek advice; seek treatment (for a disease); seek solace; seek

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