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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
explore
/ɪkˈsplɔː/
verb
to learn about something by examining in detail or someplace by traveling to it
- “They traveled to a foreign country and explored its culture.”Tatoeba
- “I want to explore new ways to enjoy my time.”Tatoeba
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harbournounA sheltered area of water where boats and ships can stay safely.
expeditionnounAn organised journey made for a special purpose, such as exploring.
canyonnounA deep valley with steep rocky sides, usually with a river at the bottom.
backpacknounA bag carried on the back, used to hold books and other things.
passportnounAn official document that proves who you are when you travel abroad.
backpackernounA traveller who carries a bag on their back and travels cheaply.
runwaynounA long strip of hard ground where aircraft take off and land.
anchornounA heavy metal object that holds a ship in place on the sea floor.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)