explore
English → English
(travel) To explore: to travel to or around a new place in order to learn about it
The astronauts spent three days exploring the surface of the moon.
(English) The space travelers spent 72 hours looking around the moon's ground.
We spent the whole weekend exploring the narrow streets of the old city.
(English) We walked through the small alleys of the ancient town to see what was there.
(examine) To explore: to examine a possibility, idea, or problem carefully to see if it is useful
The committee is exploring the possibility of building a new park downtown.
(English) The group is thinking carefully about whether a new park can be made in the city center.
In this essay, I will explore the effects of social media on teenagers.
(English) In this writing, I will examine how social websites change the lives of young people.
Entry ID: en:en:explore · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary