sought
Definitions
Adjective
- That is looked for
Verb
- Try to get or reach
- Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
- Make an effort or attempt
- Go to or towards
- Inquire for
Fragment
Sounds Like
Spelled Like
Words That Follow
Words That Precede
Statistically Associated
Consonant Match
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "sought".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | thought | 1 | 517 |
| 2 | brought | 1 | 253 |
| 3 | ought | 1 | 68 |
| 4 | bought | 1 | 56 |
| 5 | fought | 1 | 46 |
| 6 | tough | 1 | 36 |
| 7 | drought | 1 | 5 |
| 8 | wrought | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | stout | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | oughta | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | slough | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | vought | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | stough | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | shough | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | rought | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | stoughton | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | strough | 1 | 0 |
| 18 | sloughs | 1 | 0 |
| 19 | doughty | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | voght | 1 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "sought" in a sentence.
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "sought" in a sentence.
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "sought" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 6
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 1
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 2
Words that Precede: 2
Statistically Associated: 6
Consonant Matches: 3
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
He Came to New York for Fun. He Left Seeking $20 Million in Damages.
Mar 14, 2026 The New York Times
Mar 14, 2026 The New York Times
Positive direction, no finger pointing sought in reopening of Nebraska’s Underground Railroad site
Mar 16, 2026 Nebraska Examiner
Mar 16, 2026 Nebraska Examiner
Planning approval sought for multifamily development near West Lee Drive
Mar 16, 2026 Baton Rouge Business Report
Mar 16, 2026 Baton Rouge Business Report
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: Angela Willis sought for drug distribution
Mar 16, 2026 FOX6 News Milwaukee
Mar 16, 2026 FOX6 News Milwaukee
Iran FM claims Tehran never sought ceasefire or talks with US amid war
Mar 15, 2026 The Times of Israel
Mar 15, 2026 The Times of Israel
Bay Point man, 85, charged with killing woman, 60, who sought to end their relationship
Mar 15, 2026 The Mercury News
Mar 15, 2026 The Mercury News
YOU CAN HELP: Donations sought for 80-person breakfast at Westside Neighbors Shelter
Mar 15, 2026 West Seattle Blog...
Mar 15, 2026 West Seattle Blog...