seeking
the act of searching for something
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,281 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,656 times across 173,643 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the act of searching for something also: quest a quest for diamonds
- an attempt to acquire or gain something
seeking in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Marry, look you, it shall not be your seeking.
The White Devil · John Webster · Chapter 1
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Perched on this tree you will see the beautiful bird you have been seeking so long.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Their arms had slipped apart and they stood motionless, each seeking to distinguish the other’s face.
Ethan Frome · Edith Wharton · Chapter 1
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Marius hesitated for a moment, as if seeking expression to convey what he had still to say.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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While still the cow-boy, far away, Goes seeking those that have gone astray,-- “Co’, boss! co’, boss! co’! co’!”
Poems Every Child Should Know · Mary E. (Mary Elizabeth) [Editor] Burt · Chapter 1