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adj
That seeks something specified.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds, not-comparable
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noun
The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of seek
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
an attempt to acquire or gain something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
noun
the act of searching for something
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: quest
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: search, hunt, hunting
History
From seek + -ing.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
