Synonyms for

Browse

Verb / braʊz / Another word for browse — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To look through or to casually read or look at something.

Synonyms & similar words

crop browsing pasture surf range graze shop scan peruse skim glance read leaf flip thumb survey examine scrutinize inspect explore investigate search hunt

Synonyms by register

Formal

peruse scan survey

Informal

look through check out skim

Literary

rummage leaf through

Antonyms

search examine inspect scrutinize study investigate

Common collocations

  • browse the internet
  • browse online
  • browse through a book
  • browse a website
  • browse the shelves
  • browse casually
  • browse freely

Word family

noun browsing
verb browse

Usage note

Often used in the context of looking through items without a specific purpose, especially online. 'Peruse' is a more formal synonym, often implying a more thorough examination.

Example sentences

  1. I like to browse through my favorite books at the library.
  2. My mom likes to browse the shops at the mall.
  3. My sister and I like to browse the toy aisle at the store.
  4. I like to browse through pictures of cute animals on the internet.
  5. I like to browse through my photo album to remember good times.

Quotes

  • I love to browse in the library stacks. But they're empty. Apparently, not many students came in to read a 15-year-old history book on the economics of Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign. - Sarah Vowell
  • I like to browse in Cartier, Chanel, and Gucci, because I'm curious to see what's new. - Carine Roitfeld
  • I'm not a big shopper, but I do like to browse for clothes. - Meg Cabot

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