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scanto look at something carefully and thoroughly

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to look at something carefully and thoroughly

Pronunciation (IPA): /skæn/

Korean meaning: 자세히 살펴보다, 훑어보다

Korean pronunciation: 스캔 (강세: 스캔)

Example Sentences

  • My mom scanned my messy room like a detective looking for evidence.
  • The airport security scanner beeped when I forgot coins in my pocket.
  • I scanned the textbook for answers but my brain refused to cooperate.

scan

VERB

//skæn//

to look at something carefully and thoroughly

scan concept
💡 Concept

Detective carefully scanning for clues

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scan rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The man with a plan knows how to scan!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/skæn/
🇬🇧 UK/skæn/

🌳Etymology

Rootscan

Origin

라틴어 'scandere(오르다, 올라가다)'에서 유래되었습니다. 원래는 시의 운율을 분석한다는 의미에서 '차례대로 살펴본다'는 뜻으로 발전했어요.

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🎵Rhyme

plancanmanfan
plan
can
man
fan

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom scanned my messy room like a detective looking for evidence.

The airport security scanner beeped when I forgot coins in my pocket.

😄 Fun example

I scanned the textbook for answers but my brain refused to cooperate.

The doctor recommended an MRI scan to check the injury.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

examineinspectsurveyscrutinizebrowse

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookmiss

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