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Vocabulary Entry
sleuth
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A detective or investigator, especially in fictional works.
Example Sentences
"The sleuth solved the mystery before anyone else could."
"Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous sleuths in literature."
"The young sleuth gathered clues to unravel the case."
V
verb
To investigate or search for information, especially in a covert manner.
Example Sentences
"She sleuthed around the neighborhood for information about the missing dog."
"The journalist sleuthed out the truth behind the scandal."
"He spent the weekend sleuthing for clues to the ancient artifact's whereabouts."