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browsing

Pronunciation: [ˈbraʊzɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use browsing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “internet”

(verb) to look at different websites or pages on the internet without a specific goal. It's like exploring many different things online just for fun or to see what's available.

Example

I spent the afternoon browsing my favorite online shops for new clothes.

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I didn't feel like browsing today, so I closed my computer right away.

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Are you browsing the internet for something specific, or just looking around?

Context: “reading”

(verb) to look through books or pages quickly to find information or see what they are about. It’s like skimming through a book to decide if you want to read it in detail later.

Example

She was browsing through the library to find a book for her school project.

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He wasn't browsing any materials for his report; he was too busy playing video games.

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Did you enjoy browsing through the magazines at the store?

Context: “internet”

(noun) the act of looking at different websites or pages on the internet. It's the time you spend exploring online to see what's out there.

Example

My browsing led me to discover new music I really like.

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Her excessive browsing got in the way of finishing her homework on time.

Example

How much browsing did you do during your lunch break?

Context: “reading”

(noun) the action of quickly looking through books or pages to get an idea of what they contain. It's like flipping through the pages of a book to see if it interests you.

Example

His browsing of various magazines helped him find interesting articles for his report.

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There was no browsing of the textbooks because the library was closed.

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Was the browsing in the bookstore helpful for finding what you needed?

How to pronounce browsing

Pronunciation: [ˈbraʊzɪŋ]

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