grope (**그**롭) — to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡroʊp/
Korean meaning: 더듬거리다, 더듬어 찾다
Korean pronunciation: **그**롭
Example Sentences
- The student groped for an excuse when the teacher asked about his homework.
- She groped around her bag looking for her keys.
- The comedian groped for a punchline that would save his joke.
grope
VERB//ɡroʊp//
to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search of something
He had to grope along the dark hallway after the power went out.
Grope through darkness, then grab the rope of hope!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'grāpian'에서 유래했으며, 원래는 '움켜잡다, 손으로 더듬다'라는 의미였습니다. 게르만어족의 어근에서 나온 단어로, 손으로 무언가를 찾는 동작을 표현합니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The student groped for an excuse when the teacher asked about his homework.”
“She groped around her bag looking for her keys.”
“The comedian groped for a punchline that would save his joke.”
“In the power outage, everyone groped their way to the emergency exit.”
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