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Word: Police Detective

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A police detective is a police officer who investigates crimes. Their job is to find out what happened in a crime, who did it, and gather evidence to solve the case.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "police detective" when talking about someone who works in law enforcement and focuses on solving crimes.
• It’s often used in discussions about crime shows, movies, or when talking about real-life police work.

Example Sentences:

1. The police detective found new evidence that helped solve the mystery.
2. In the movie, the police detective worked late nights to catch the serial killer.

Advanced Usage:

• "The police detective conducted extensive interviews with witnesses to gather information."
• "After years of experience, she became a lead police detective in the homicide unit."

Word Variants:

• Detective (noun): This word can also refer to someone who investigates crimes, but it doesn’t specify that they are a police officer. For example, a private detective works independently.
• Detective (adjective): Used to describe something related to crime investigation, like "detective work" or "detective novel."

Different Meanings:

• In a non-police context, the term "detective" can refer to someone who solves puzzles or mysteries, like in a book or a game.

Synonyms:

• Investigator
• Sleuth
• Inquiry agent
• Private investigator (for non-police detectives)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• On the case: This means that a detective is actively working on a particular investigation.

  • Example: "The police detective is on the case of the missing person."

• Follow a lead: This means to investigate a piece of information that might help solve a crime.

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Noun

1. a police officer who investigates crimes

Synonyms

• detective
• investigator
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