explore

Everyday

1. To travel around a place you do not know, to find out what it is like. tree →
2. To look at, test or think about something carefully to learn more about it. tree →
3. To search with your hands or eyes. tree →

In the lessons

In science, children explore materials, magnets or plants by trying and watching; in maths, «explore» means try different numbers to find patterns. In history and geography, explorers sailed to unknown lands. In safety, explore with an adult and never wander alone into caves, old mines or building sites. Phrases: «explore the area», «explore ideas», «go exploring».

Examples

• We explored the rock pools at low tide. tree →
• Let's explore the forest — but stay on the path. tree →
• In science, we explored which materials are magnetic. tree →
• Explore what happens when you add odd numbers together. tree →
• The astronauts explored the surface of the Moon. tree →
• Babies explore the world with their hands and mouths. tree →
• We spent the afternoon exploring the old castle. tree →
• Never explore caves without an adult and a light. tree →
• The captain landed upon the shore and began to explore the country. tree →

Note

Noun: «exploration»; a person who explores is an «explorer». Exploring safely: tell someone where you are going, stay together, and don't go into places marked danger.

In Jewish tradition

In science, children explore materials, magnets or plants by trying and watching; in maths, «explore» means try different numbers to find patterns. In history and geography, explorers sailed to unknown lands. In safety, explore with an adult and never wander alone into caves, old mines or building sites. Phrases: «explore the area», «explore ideas», «go exploring».

Examples

• The precise meanings of these subdivisions will be subsequently explored in chapters 3, 4, and 5. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

Noun: «exploration»; a person who explores is an «explorer». Exploring safely: tell someone where you are going, stay together, and don't go into places marked danger.