search for information

Meaning

This phrase means to look for facts, data, or knowledge about a specific topic, either online, in books, or by asking experts. It is used in daily life, academic contexts, and workplaces. The tone is neutral and objective.

Examples

• Many people use Google to search for information about local restaurants and services.

  Many people use Google to search for information about local restaurants and services.

• I spent hours online trying to search for information on how to repair my washing machine.

  I spent hours online trying to search for information on how to repair my washing machine.

• Before buying a used car, it is wise to search for information about its history.

  Before buying a used car, it is wise to search for information about its history.

• Students often search for information in academic databases for their research papers.

  Students often search for information in academic databases for their research papers.

• He is currently searching for information regarding flights and hotel deals for his summer vacation.

  He is currently searching for information regarding flights and hotel deals for his summer vacation.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to search information about this topic.

  ✓ I need to search for information about this topic.

  'Search' requires the preposition 'for' when you are looking to find something. Without 'for', 'search' means to physically examine a place (e.g., 'search the room').

• ✗ She searched for informations on the internet.

  ✓ She searched for information on the internet.

  'Information' is an uncountable noun in English and never takes a plural 's'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• If you don't know the answer, you can always ___ online.

  💡 Look up facts or details on the internet.

  Show answer

  search for information

• The detective had to ___ regarding the suspect's background.

  💡 Seek out data or history.

  Show answer

  search for information