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browse vs seek

seek vs browse

browse and seek both are nouns.

browse and seek both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browse Yes No Yes No
seek Yes No Yes No
As verbs, seek is a hypernym of browse; that is, seek is a word with a broader meaning than browse:
  • browse: look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular
  • seek: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Other hypernyms of browse include look for, search.
As verbs, seek is a hypernym of browse; that is, seek is a word with a broader meaning than browse:
  • browse: shop around; not necessarily buying
  • seek: try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
Other hypernyms of browse include look for, search.
browse (noun) seek (noun)
the act of feeding by continual nibbling the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
reading superficially or at random
vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat
browse (verb) seek (verb)
eat lightly, try different dishes inquire for
look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
feed as in a meadow or pasture go to or towards
shop around; not necessarily buying try to get or reach
make an effort or attempt
Difference between browse and seek

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