ransack
/ˈɹænsæk/
Meanings
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Verb
To search a place thoroughly, especially for hidden or valuable things.
- "The thieves ransacked the house looking for valuable items."
- "The police ransacked the suspect's apartment to find evidence."
Pronunciation
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/ˈɹænsæk/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with ransackanswack , backpack , crackpack , packack
Variants
List of all variants of ransack that leads to same resultransack , ransacked , ransacker , ransackers , ransacking , ransacks
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to shake violently'. The term came to mean 'searching a place thoroughly' due to the idea of shaking or disturbing a place to find hidden items.
Trivia
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The term 'ransack' first appeared in English in the late 1500s.
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The word 'ransack' is often used interchangeably with the term 'search', but 'ransack' implies a more thorough or exhaustive search.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Search: The action of looking for something, often implying a thorough or exhaustive effort.
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Plunder: To take possession of another's property, especially by force and with wanton destruction.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'ransack' has been used to describe the act of searching for hidden treasures or valuable information. It has also been used metaphorically to describe the act of thoroughly examining a subject or idea.
How to Memorize "ransack"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of shaking or disturbing a place to find hidden items. Imagine yourself shaking a box or rummaging through a pile of items to find what you're looking for.
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associate
- Associate the word 'ransack' with the idea of searching for hidden treasures or valuable items. Think of pirates searching for buried treasure or detectives searching for clues.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Ransack' stands for 'Really Analyze Nooks And Crannies Thoroughly'.
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