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to browse
01
to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content
Transitive
Examples
He browsed online forums to read reviews and opinions about the latest video games.
He browsed the internet for hours, looking for information on his favorite topic.
02
to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase
Examples
On Saturday afternoons, she loves to browse through the local shops, admiring the latest fashion trends without feeling the need to make a purchase.
While waiting for his friend, he decided to browse the bookstore, flipping through new releases and enjoying the quiet atmosphere.
03
to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland
Examples
Deer browse on young saplings along the forest edge.
Rabbits browse on dandelions and other wild greens.
04
to taste small amounts of different foods rather than having a full portion of one dish
Examples
We browsed the buffet, tasting everything from sushi to pastries.
They browsed the wine list, sipping a glass of rosé with each selection.
Browse
01
the act of feeding by continually nibbling on tender shoots, twigs, or leaves
Examples
Excessive browse can stunt forest growth over time.
Biologists noted rabbit browse as a key indicator of population health.
02
a brief examination of written or printed material rather than a thorough reading
Examples
After a quick browse of the bookstore, she left with three novels.
He gave the magazine a browse before shelving it in the library.
03
twigs, leaves, and young shoots that serve as food for some animals
Examples
Moose depend on hardy browse species in subarctic forests.
The herd moved on when winter browse became scarce.
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