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probe vs look into

look into vs probe

probe is a noun but look into is not a noun.

probe and look into both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
probe Yes No Yes No
look into No No Yes No
As verbs, look into is a hypernym of probe; that is, look into is a word with a broader meaning than probe:
  • probe: question or examine thoroughly and closely
  • look into: investigate scientifically
Other hypernyms of probe include investigate.
probe (noun) look into (noun)
an exploratory action or expedition
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
probe (verb) look into (verb)
question or examine thoroughly and closely examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
examine physically with or as if with a probe investigate scientifically
Difference between probe and look into

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