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I searched vs I googled

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I searched' is a general term that can refer to looking for information using any search engine or method. 'I googled' specifically refers to using the Google search engine. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the search engine used or not.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 703 views

I searched

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general term that can be used when looking for information using any search engine or method.
  • Apr 25, 2011 ... "I searched a word in a dictionary and got a strange definition." Must I use 'have searched' instead of just 'searched'? If yes, must I also put ...
  • Aug 22, 2013 ... Hello teachers, I searched it in the forum. I searched it on the forum. Some, say the first one is ok. Some other say the second one is correct. and ...
  • I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God.” ― Rumi. Read more quotes from Rumi. Share this quote: Facebook icon.
  • I searched for God among the Christians and on the Cross and therein I found Him not. I went into the ancient temples of idolatry; no trace of Him was there.

Alternatives:

  • I looked up
  • I researched
  • I sought information

I googled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase specifically refers to using the Google search engine to look for information.
  • To do an internet search on someone/ something. How do you know all of this about Spiderman? I googled him. Morgan가 작성 2004년 04월 13일 (화). 200 101 .
  • Jun 21, 2014 ... I GOOGLED MYSELF. CutiePieMarzia. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 6,064,1526M. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • Dec 15, 2014 ... So I Googled Myself... ConnorFranta. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 5,207,3175M. Loading... Loading... Working... Add to ...
  • A trademark for an Internet search engine. This trademark often occurs in print as a verb, sometimes in lowercase: "A high school English teacher ... recently ...

Alternatives:

  • I searched on Google
  • I used Google to find
  • I looked it up on Google

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