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to scout
01
to search a specific area or group to find something or someone
Transitive: to scout an area or group
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
scout
3rd person singular
scouts
Present participle
scouting
Past simple
scouted
Past participle
scouted
Examples
The adventurers scouted the area, searching for a suitable camping spot near the river.
Scout
01
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
scouts
02
someone who can find paths through unexplored territory
03
a professional tasked with finding and recruiting new talent in various fields such as sports, entertainment, or business
Examples
The scout traveled across the country to find the best athletes for the team.
04
a Boy Scout or Girl Scout
05
a person, vehicle, or aircraft sent ahead to gather information about the enemy or surroundings
Examples
The commander sent a scout to check the area.
