Browse: meaning, definitions and examples

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browse

 

[ braʊz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

internet search

To search for information on the internet

Synonyms

scan, search, surf

Examples of usage

  • I like to browse the internet for interesting articles.
  • She spends hours browsing online shopping websites.
Context #2 | Verb

bookstore

To look casually through books or magazines without necessarily intending to buy anything

Synonyms

flip through, peruse, scan

Examples of usage

  • We spent the afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
  • She enjoys browsing through cookbooks for new recipes.
Context #3 | Noun

internet search

The act of casually looking for information on the internet

Synonyms

scanning, search, surfing

Examples of usage

  • I had a quick browse to see if I could find any interesting news.

Translations

Translations of the word "browse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navegar

🇮🇳 ब्राउज़ करना

🇩🇪 durchsuchen

🇮🇩 menjelajah

🇺🇦 переглядати

🇵🇱 przeglądać

🇯🇵 閲覧する (etsuran suru)

🇫🇷 parcourir

🇪🇸 navegar

🇹🇷 göz atmak

🇰🇷 검색하다 (geomsaekhada)

🇸🇦 تصفح (tasafah)

🇨🇿 procházet

🇸🇰 prehliadať

🇨🇳 浏览 (liúlǎn)

🇸🇮 brskati

🇮🇸 skoða

🇰🇿 қарап шығу

🇬🇪 დათვალიერება (datvaliereba)

🇦🇿 göz atmaq

🇲🇽 navegar

Etymology

The word 'browse' originated from the Middle English word 'browsen', which means to feed on buds and young shoots. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of casually looking through items or information. In the context of the internet, 'browse' gained popularity as a term for searching and exploring online content.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,681, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.