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Sleuthed: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleuthed

 

[ sluːθd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Sleuthed is the past tense of the verb 'sleuth,' meaning to carry out an investigation or search for information like a detective. This term is often used in a casual context when someone figures out a mystery or uncovers hidden details. The word conveys a sense of digging deeper into a situation or problem, often with persistence and cleverness. Sleuthing can pertain to both formal investigations and informal inquiries by curious individuals.

Synonyms

inquired, interrogated, investigated, searched

Examples of usage

  • She sleuthed through the old files to find clues.
  • They sleuthed out the truth behind the rumor.
  • He sleuthed for evidence to support his theory.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleuthed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 investigado

🇮🇳 जांच किया गया

🇩🇪 ermittelt

🇮🇩 diteliti

🇺🇦 виявлено

🇵🇱 zbadał

🇯🇵 調査された

🇫🇷 enquêté

🇪🇸 investigado

🇹🇷 araştırıldı

🇰🇷 조사된

🇸🇦 تم التحقيق فيه

🇨🇿 prozkoumáno

🇸🇰 vyšetrené

🇨🇳 调查过的

🇸🇮 raziskano

🇮🇸 rannsakað

🇰🇿 зерттелген

🇬🇪 გამოკვლეული

🇦🇿 araşdırılmış

🇲🇽 investigado

Word origin

The term 'sleuth' has its origins in the late 19th century and is derived from the Old Norse word 'sloth,' meaning 'track' or 'trail.' The connection to detectives and investigators emerged as the term began to be popularly associated with the act of following or tracing someone or something. In literature, 'sleuth' gained prominence through the works of authors such as Arthur Conan Doyle, whose famous detective Sherlock Holmes represented the archetype of the sleuth. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not just the act of investigation by law enforcement but also by everyday individuals curious to uncover truths or solve mysteries. The use of 'sleuthed' as a past verb form has become more common in contemporary language, signifying the casual exploration inherent in finding out hidden information.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,364, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.