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Seek has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

"The computer's startup process stalled because the hard drive took too long to seek the correct sector for loading the operating system."

2

The operation of navigating through a stream.

"The water began to seek its own path down the steep hill, carving a new channel through the dry earth."

"The job seeker interviewed at three companies before finally getting an offer."

Verb
1

try to get or reach

"seek a position"

"seek an education"

"seek happiness"

2

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

"The police are searching for clues"

"They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"

3

make an effort or attempt

"He tried to shake off his fears"

"The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"

"The police attempted to stop the thief"

"He sought to improve himself"

"She always seeks to do good in the world"

4

go to or towards

"a liquid seeks its own level"

5

inquire for

"seek directions from a local"

6

To try to find; to look for; to search for.

"After losing his keys, he began to seek them under the couch cushions and around the doorframe."

In plain English: To seek means to try hard to find or get something you want.

"She decided to seek medical advice immediately after feeling unwell."

Usage: Use seek instead of find when describing the active process of searching, as it emphasizes effort rather than success. This verb is often used in formal contexts or with abstract nouns like help, advice, and justice.

Proper Noun
1

A surname, from German​.

"The village named Seek was founded by a family bearing that German surname long before most settlers arrived in the area."

Example Sentences
"The job seeker interviewed at three companies before finally getting an offer." noun
"The seeker in the crowd was looking for someone to help him with his luggage." noun
"Every true seeker knows that finding wisdom takes time and patience." noun
"He asked the guide if he could borrow their map since he is a new seeker of this city." noun
"She decided to seek medical advice immediately after feeling unwell." verb
See Also
hide find look stream have designs on sherlock pick someone's brain seeks
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
movement desire act travel request
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
bid quest dredge finger grope divine browse leave no stone unturned hunt gather want scour seek out quest for fish grub feel shop take a dare fight have a go endeavor give it a whirl gamble risk

Origin

The word "seek" comes from the Old English verb sēċan, which shares its roots with the related word beseech. It has been used in English since before the Middle English period to mean searching for or trying to find something.

Rhyming Words
eek beek zeek week teek reek peek neek meek leek keek deek geek greek freek cheek tweek wheek creek steek
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