English Definition
n. detective
Significado en Español
detective
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Example Sentence
The sleuth solved the mystery.
侦探破案。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sleuth(detective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for sleuth?
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A
detective
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B
cook
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C
teacher
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D
painter
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A — detective.
“sleuth” means n. detective
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The clever ______ examined every clue to solve the puzzling case.
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A
criminal
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B
sleuth
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C
victim
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D
bystander
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B — sleuth.
“sleuth” means n. detective
Common questions about “sleuth”
What does “sleuth” mean?
sleuth — n. detective. In Chinese: 侦探，探员.
How do you pronounce “sleuth”?
sleuth is pronounced /sluːθ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: sleuth.
How do you use “sleuth” in a sentence?
The sleuth solved the mystery. (侦探破案。)
What are synonyms for “sleuth”?
detective, investigator — all close in meaning to sleuth (n. detective).
Is “sleuth” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. sleuth appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sleuth”?
sleuth(detective)
