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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.

Exemplos

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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!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
exploration
Verb
explore
Advérbio
exploratively
Adjetivo
exploratory
Relacionado
explorer
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: explore

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
exploration
Verb
explore
Advérbio
exploratively
Adjetivo
exploratory
Relacionado
explorer

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: explore

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