seeking
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Trying to find or get something.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsikɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something.
adjective
in combination
That seeks something specified.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: The act of one who seeks; a search or quest to find something.
Used this way, seeking is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
Someone making a search or inquiry.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
The pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely.
The theory that a person or firm seeks to make money by manipulating the economic environment rather than by making a profit through production or trade.
Taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others.
The pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely.
A missile with a guidance system that directs it toward targets emitting infrared radiation (as the emissions of a jet engine).
A drive to acquire power.
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Synonyms
Sense: one who seeks
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