browse
Third Person
browses
Present Participle
browsing
Past Tense
browsed
Past Participle
browsed
1
to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content
transitive
- 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.
- She likes to browse online stores for hours, searching for the perfect gifts.
- He browsed various news websites to stay updated on current events.
- We browsed the web for restaurant reviews before deciding where to dine out.
2
to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase
- 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.
- They often browse the mall after lunch, enjoying the window displays and catching up on the latest gadgets and styles.
- Despite having no intention of buying anything, she could spend hours browsing the antique market, appreciating the history and craftsmanship of the items.
- He likes to browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology, even though he rarely buys anything.
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3
to eat vegetation such as young shoots or foliage in a meadow, pasture, or woodland
- Deer browse on young saplings along the forest edge.
- Rabbits browse on dandelions and other wild greens.
- Sheep browse grass and clover in the rolling pasture.
- Cattle browse tender shoots during the dry season.
- Wild horses browse foliage near the riverbank at dawn.
4
to taste small amounts of different foods rather than having a full portion of one dish
- We browsed the buffet, tasting everything from sushi to pastries.
- They browsed the wine list, sipping a glass of rosé with each selection.
- Tourists browsed local specialties at the street-food market.
- Guests browsed appetizers while waiting for the entrée.
- She browsed the dessert cart, sampling chocolate mousse and fruit tart.
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