sought

verb
UK: /sɔːt/
US: /sɔːt/

  1. Past tense and past participle of seek: to try to find or get something.

    1. I sought advice from my teacher.
    2. They sought refuge from the storm, finding shelter in an old barn.

Synonyms

in demand
sought adjective

  1. Highly desirable or in demand.

    1. He is a sought after player.
    2. The sought after antique was finally acquired by the museum after many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sought" is /sɔːt/ in British English and /sɔːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sought": in demand.

Example usage of "sought": "I sought advice from my teacher.". More examples on the page.