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Meaning of browsing
The primary meaning of "browsing" is to look through or examine something, such as a book, website, or store, in a casual or leisurely manner.
Etymology of browsing
The word "browsing" originates from the Old French word "brous" or "brost", which referred to young shoots or twigs, and the Old English word "brysan", which meant to eat or feed on something
Historically, the term "browsing" was used to describe the act of feeding on leaves or twigs, but its meaning has since expanded to include the act of casual or leisurely examination or searching
Synonyms
Definitions
- To look through or examine something in a casual or leisurely manner
- * To look at something briefly or casually, especially on the internet or in a shop
- * To feed on leaves, twigs, or other vegetation, especially by deer or other ruminant mammals
Usage Examples
- I spent hours browsing through the bookstore, looking for a new novel to read
- * She was browsing through her social media feed when she saw the announcement
- * The deer were browsing on the leaves of the tall trees in the forest
Antonyms
focusing
concentrating
studying
examining
analyzing
scrutinizing
searching
seeking
looking
finding
discovering
uncovering
revealing
exposing
concentrating
intensively
thoroughly
meticulously
carefully
diligently