browsing
Pronunciation: [ˈbraʊzɪŋ]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?