root around en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(US, alt-of, alternative, idiomatic) Alternative form of root about.
alt of root about
She began to root around in her bag for the keys.
He rooted around the attic, looking for old photographs.
The pig rooted around in the soil for food.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roots around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| rooting around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rooted around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rooted around | Tense=Past | lexicographic |