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scoured

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B2

🇺🇸

/skaʊrd/

🇬🇧

/skaʊəd/

(scour)

thorough cleaning or searching

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
scourscoursscoursscouredscouredscouring
Etymology
Etymology Information

'scour' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scuren,' which meant 'to clean or polish.'

Historical Evolution

'scuren' transformed into the modern English word 'scour' through Old French influence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to clean or polish,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'searching thoroughly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'scour'.

The pots were scoured until they shone.

Synonyms

cleanedscrubbed

Verb 2

to search thoroughly and quickly.

The police scoured the area for clues.

Synonyms

searchedrummaged

Antonyms

ignored

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Idioms

scour the internet

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45