Feel

usgb/fiːl/
verb

To touch or examine something.

He felt the wall to find the light switch.
Visual representation of "feel" - To touch or examine something

Often appears as...

  • feel around
  • feel for
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Physical Search

Use 'feel' when describing searching for something by touching, especially when you can't see.

Illustration for Physical Search
She felt in her bag for her keys.
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Careful Examination

'Feel' indicates a careful way of examining objects, focusing on the sensation they give.

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The doctor felt his knee to see if it was swollen.
Visual representation of the word "Feel"

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