feel around
feel around · feels around · felt around · feeling around
ловити рибу, рибалити
выловить, ловить, ловить рыбу
fischen, angeln
To grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of somethingTo grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
» I don't feel comfortable around Tom.
Meaning
2 senses(informal)To grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
I felt around in my pockes for my keyring in vain.
(idiomatic, informal)To gather information sneakily; to seek out information without revealing that one is actively searching for it.
Examples
31 sentencesI don't feel comfortable around Tom.
I don't feel comfortable around anyone.
I feel really comfortable around you.
I feel very comfortable around you.
I feel at ease around Tom.
Forms
feels around, feeling around, felt around, felt around| Base form | feel around · to feel around |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | feels around |
| Present participle | feeling around |
| Past simple | felt around |
| Past participle | felt around |
irregular · Lesson
Phrasal verbs
4 phrasal verbs- feel outперевірити, перевірятиTo attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.
- feel forжаліти, шкодуватиTo experience sympathy for, to sympathise with.
- feel aroundловити рибу, рибалитиTo grope; to explore an area with one's hands, usually in search of something.
- feel upTo grope someone, especially someone's breasts, in a sexual manner.
Synonyms
13 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb