A2 verb Neutral #423 más común

explore

/ɪkˈsplɔːr/

To travel through a place in order to learn about it or to see what it is like. It also means to think about a subject or a problem carefully to find out more about it.

Ejemplos

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1

I want to explore the old part of the city tomorrow.

I want to look around the old part of the city tomorrow.

2

The committee will explore several options before making a decision.

The committee will investigate several options before making a decision.

3

Let's go explore that path in the woods!

Let's go see where that path in the woods goes!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
exploration
Verb
explore
Adverbio
exploratively
Adjetivo
exploratory
Relacionado
explorer
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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Internet Explorer'—it is a tool that helps you 'explore' and find information on the web.

Quiz rápido

Scientists want to ______ the surface of Mars to look for water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: explore

Ejemplos

1

I want to explore the old part of the city tomorrow.

everyday

I want to look around the old part of the city tomorrow.

2

The committee will explore several options before making a decision.

formal

The committee will investigate several options before making a decision.

3

Let's go explore that path in the woods!

informal

Let's go see where that path in the woods goes!

4

This study aims to explore the effects of sleep on memory.

academic

This study aims to examine the effects of sleep on memory.

5

Our company needs to explore new ways to reach customers.

business

Our company needs to look for new ways to reach customers.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
exploration
Verb
explore
Adverbio
exploratively
Adjetivo
exploratory
Relacionado
explorer

Colocaciones comunes

explore the world travel and see different countries
explore an idea think deeply about a concept
explore options look at different choices
explore the area look around a specific location
explore a possibility consider if something can happen

Frases Comunes

explore all avenues

to try every possible way to find a solution

space exploration

the discovery and study of outer space

explore the possibilities

to consider different things that might be done

Se confunde a menudo con

explore vs exploit

Explore means to look or search to learn; exploit means to use something or someone selfishly for your own benefit.

explore vs search

Search usually means looking for a specific thing that is lost; explore means looking around a place to see what is there.

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Notas de uso

Use 'explore' when you are talking about looking around a new place or thinking about a new idea for the first time. It often suggests a sense of curiosity and excitement.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use a preposition like 'explore in the city' or 'explore to the city.' In English, 'explore' is usually followed directly by the place: 'explore the city.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of an 'Internet Explorer'—it is a tool that helps you 'explore' and find information on the web.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'explorare,' which means 'to search out' or 'to scout,' originally used by hunters to describe scouting for game.

Patrones gramaticales

Regular verb (explored, exploring) Transitive verb (usually followed by a direct object) Commonly used with 'how' or 'whether' in abstract contexts (e.g., explore how it works)
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Contexto cultural

The word is strongly associated with the 'Age of Discovery' when European sailors traveled to find new lands, and it is now often used for space travel and scientific research.

Quiz rápido

Scientists want to ______ the surface of Mars to look for water.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: explore

Palabras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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