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Is seek a noun or verb?

"Seek" can be both a noun and a verb, depending on how it's used.

Here's how:

Verb: This is the most common use of "seek." It means to try to find something or someone.

* Examples:

* "They seek knowledge."

* "The police are seeking a suspect."

Noun: "Seek" is used as a noun to refer to an attempt to find something, especially when it is difficult or requires a lot of effort. It's less common than the verb usage.

* Examples:

* "The seek for a cure was long and arduous."

* "The seek for truth is an eternal journey."

So, to know whether "seek" is a noun or a verb, look at the context and how it's used in the sentence.

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