explored
Explored (adj) means having been investigated or traveled through. Example: “This is one of the least explored regions of the rainforest.”
How to Use Explored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready looked into or traveled through.
Word Forms
more explored comparative, most explored superlative
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This is one of the least _____ regions of the rainforest.
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What does “explored” mean?
The word “explored” means having been investigated or traveled through. In plain terms, already looked into or traveled through.
How do you use “explored” in a sentence?
Here is “explored” used in a sentence: “This is one of the least explored regions of the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “explored”?
“Explored” is an adjective.
Is “explored” a common word?
“Explored” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'explored' and 'discovered'?
'Explored' means a place or subject has been investigated or travelled through, often in detail. 'Discovered' means it was found or came to be known for the first time. A region can be discovered once but explored many times.
What is the difference between 'explored' and 'unexplored'?
'Explored' describes something that has been investigated or travelled through. 'Unexplored' describes a place or topic that has not yet been examined or visited.
When is 'explored' an adjective rather than a verb?
'Explored' works as an adjective when it describes the state of a noun, as in 'a well-explored cave'. It is a past-tense verb when it reports an action, as in 'they explored the cave'.
What words commonly go with 'explored'?
'Explored' often pairs with adverbs such as 'thoroughly', 'widely', 'fully', and 'well' (as in 'well-explored'). These describe how completely something has been investigated.