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browse vs look for

look for vs browse

browse is a noun but look for is not a noun.

browse and look for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browse Yes No Yes No
look for No No Yes No
As verbs, look for is a hypernym of browse; that is, look for is a word with a broader meaning than browse:
  • browse: look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular
  • look for: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Other hypernyms of browse include search, seek.
As verbs, look for is a hypernym of browse; that is, look for is a word with a broader meaning than browse:
  • browse: shop around; not necessarily buying
  • look for: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Other hypernyms of browse include search, seek.
browse (noun) look for (noun)
the act of feeding by continual nibbling
reading superficially or at random
vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
browse (verb) look for (verb)
eat lightly, try different dishes try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular be excited or anxious about
feed as in a meadow or pasture
shop around; not necessarily buying
Difference between browse and look for

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