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scoured

|scoured|

🇺🇸

/skaʊrd/

🇬🇧

/skaʊəd/

(scour)

thorough cleaning or searching

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
scour	scours	scours	scoured	scoured	scouring

Etymology

Etymology Information

'scour' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scuren,' which meant 'to clean or polish.'

Historical Evolution

'scuren' transformed into the modern English word 'scour' through Old French influence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to clean or polish,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'searching thoroughly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'scour'.

The pots were scoured until they shone.

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Verb 2

to search thoroughly and quickly.

The police scoured the area for clues.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45