probe
9 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #7,550
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Definitions
verb
question or examine thoroughly and closely
noun
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈoʊb/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural probes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
question or examine thoroughly and closely
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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