quest
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- pronunciation:
- kwest
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A quest is a search for something that is very much desired. A quest is often difficult but very important to someone.
The pirates went on a quest for the secret treasure.The archaeologists studied the area carefully in their quest for the ancient city.- synonyms:
- search
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| related words: |
chase, hunt, probe |
| derivations: |
questingly (adv.), quester (n.) |
The word quest
contains the following part:
quer, ques, quir, quis, quest
Latin
root
that means
ask, seek
Example words: