Search/sɜːrtʃ/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Action Intensity Emphasizes the thorough action of looking, more than a glance. They searched the forest for the missing hiker. Pro Tip 2/3Active Process Indicates an ongoing effort, not a single quick check. He searched all day for a new job. Pro Tip 3/3Multiple Places Can imply looking in more than one location or manner. We searched high and low for your toy.