browse — to look through or glance at casually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look through or glance at casually
Pronunciation (IPA): /braʊz/
Example Sentences
- He browsed dating apps while pretending to study for his final exams.
- I was just browsing, but somehow ended up buying three jackets I don't need.
- Students often browse through their textbooks without actually reading them.
browse
VERB[/braʊz/]
to look through or glance at casually
She loves to browse second-hand bookshops on rainy Sunday afternoons.
A little mouse loves to browse around the house!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word browse derives from Middle French brouster, originally meaning 'to eat buds or shoots' (from animals grazing on vegetation). The meaning later extended metaphorically to 'to look through casually or skim', reflecting the browsing motion of animals nibbling at foliage.
Breakdown
Old French brouster (to browse/eat shoots) → Middle English browsen, with the semantic shift from literal grazing behavior to figurative casual examination or skimming of written material.
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📝Examples
“He browsed dating apps while pretending to study for his final exams.”
“I was just browsing, but somehow ended up buying three jackets I don't need.”
“Students often browse through their textbooks without actually reading them.”
“The deer browsed quietly in the garden, completely ignoring the 'Keep Out' sign.”
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