browse

/bɹˈa‍ʊz/

/ˈbɹaʊz/

[verb] [noun]

to browse

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

synonyms : shop

to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

synonyms : crop

graze

pasture

range

look around casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular

synonyms : surf

eat lightly, try different dishes

synonyms : graze

Browse

[NOUN]

the act of feeding by continual nibbling

synonyms : browsing

reading superficially or at random

synonyms : browsing

vegetation (such as young shoots, twigs, and leaves) that is suitable for animals to eat

Examples

1. The system allows people the opportunity to browse a wide selection of books.

2. I use my computer to browse the internet and check emails.

3. She spends a lot of time on the internet, browsing social media.

4. Jake got caught in the rabbit hole of online shopping, constantly browsing through websites and adding items to his cart, unable to resist the allure of new deals and discounts.

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