probe — to investigate or examine something thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to investigate or examine something thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /proʊb/
Korean meaning: 조사하다, 탐구하다
Korean pronunciation: **프로**브
Example Sentences
- The alien probe turned out to be my neighbor's drone with Christmas lights.
- Scientists will probe the ocean depths to discover new species.
- The teacher probed the student's excuse with the skill of a detective.
probe
VERB//proʊb//
to investigate or examine something thoroughly
💡 Concept
Investigating and examining thoroughly
🎵 Rhyme
In his flowing robe, he probe the ancient globe!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/proʊb/
🇬🇧 UK/prəʊb/
🌳Etymology
Rootprobe
Origin
라틴어 'probare'에서 유래되어 '시험하다, 검증하다'라는 의미를 가지게 되었습니다. 원래는 '선량함을 증명하다'라는 뜻이었죠.
🎵Rhyme
globerobelobe
globe
robe
lobe
🔗Collocations
probe into
DNA probe
space probe
probe deeply
criminal probe
probe questions
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The alien probe turned out to be my neighbor's drone with Christmas lights.”
“Scientists will probe the ocean depths to discover new species.”
😄 Fun example
“The teacher probed the student's excuse with the skill of a detective.”
“The congressional probe revealed serious financial irregularities.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
investigateexamineexplorescrutinizeinquire
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookneglect
Related
researchanalysisinspectionsurveyexploration
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