Meaning of the word searched in English

What does searched mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

searched

US /sɜːrtʃt/
UK /sɜːtʃt/

Verb

1.

to look thoroughly in order to find something or someone

Example:
The police searched the house for evidence.
I searched everywhere for my lost keys.
2.

to examine a person's body for concealed weapons or drugs

Example:
The security guard searched him before he entered the building.
All passengers were searched at the airport.

Adjective

having been thoroughly examined or explored

Example:
The searched area yielded no clues.
He looked at the searched room with disappointment.