English noun: probe | |||
1. | probe (cognition) an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | ||
Samples | There was a congressional probe into the scandal. | ||
Synonyms | investigation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | enquiry, inquiry, research | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fishing expedition | ||
2. | probe (artifact) a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities | ||
Broader (hypernym) | surgical instrument | ||
3. | probe (act) an exploratory action or expedition | ||
Broader (hypernym) | exploration | ||
4. | probe (act) an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | research | ||
English verb: probe | |||
1. | probe (communication) question or examine thoroughly and closely | ||
Examples | The men probe the area for animals , The men probe for animals in the area | ||
Synonyms | examine | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | investigate, look into | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | enquire, hear, inquire, investigate, re-examine, try | ||
2. | probe (contact) examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||
Samples | Probe an anthill. | ||
Synonyms | dig into, poke into | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | penetrate, perforate | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gutter | ||