poke (around) (Meaning)
poke (around)
to look around or search through something
Synonyms & Antonyms of poke (around)
Synonyms:
- detect
- find
- track (down)
- ascertain
- check (out)
- determine
- discover
- run down
- grub (about)
- learn
- locate
- find out
- ferret (out)
- hit (on or upon)
Antonyms:
poke (around) Sentence Examples
- Emily enjoyed poking around in antique shops, discovering hidden treasures.
- The mechanic poked around under the car's hood, searching for the source of the noise.
- The detective meticulously poked around the crime scene, looking for clues.
- The students poked around the library, hoping to find books on their research topic.
- The scientist poked around in the laboratory, experimenting with different solutions.
- The journalist poked around the neighborhood, gathering information for an article.
- The curious toddler poked around the toy box, exploring its contents.
- The dog poked around the garden, sniffing at the flowers.
- The salesman poked around the customer's shopping cart, offering suggestions.
- The archaeologists poked around the ancient ruins, uncovering secrets from the past.
FAQs About the word poke (around)
to look around or search through something
detect, find, track (down), ascertain, check (out), determine, discover,run down, grub (about), learn
abandon,hide, lose,ignore,neglect
Emily enjoyed poking around in antique shops, discovering hidden treasures.
The mechanic poked around under the car's hood, searching for the source of the noise.
The detective meticulously poked around the crime scene, looking for clues.
The students poked around the library, hoping to find books on their research topic.
