Keyword search answers “where did this word appear?” Semantic search answers “where did people discuss this idea?” In learning communities this matters a lot: the same question gets asked in dozens of different phrasings.
A simple example where keywords fail
Different wording, same intent:
- “how do we deploy to prod?”
- “what command ships a release?”
- “how do we update production?”
If the wording doesn’t match, keyword search may miss the best explanation.
What semantic search does
Semantic search tries to understand:
- what the user means
- which messages answer the question even with different wording
- which answers are primary vs secondary
Why it’s especially useful for learning chats
- faster onboarding (fewer repeats)
- less noise (fewer duplicate questions)
- best mentor explanations stay reusable
Where AskMore helps
AskMore returns results in a way you can trust:
- quotes + links to source messages
- separated perspectives by people
- fast overview and deep analysis modes
Try it: https://t.me/AskMoreBot
Next: find answers in chat history.