Seek Definition & Meaning
seek
- noun
- the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
- verb
- try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
- 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"
- 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"
- go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
- inquire for; "seek directions from a local"
"Seek" in song lyrics
See how seek is used in real songs:
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"Supposed to sway those who seek"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall -
"And let's play a little bit of hide and seek"
95 South — Whoot, There It Is (Club Style) -
"A friendly game of hide and seek"
Aceyalone — The Hunt
Words that rhyme with seek
Usage tips for "seek"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "seek" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for seek to find words that pair well.
Use "seek" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does seek mean?
- the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness" 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" 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
- What part of speech is seek?
- Seek is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does seek have?
- Seek has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).