Find - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Find means to discover or locate something by searching or chance. It can also mean to realize or understand something, such as finding an answer or solution to a problem.
Definition:
Discover or encounter something by chance or through searching.
Synonyms:
locate, discover, uncover, detect
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
lose, miss
Common Collocations:
find time, find a solution, find your way, find evidence
Derivatives:
finding, finder
Usage Tips:
Use "find" for discovering something new or locating something lost; often followed by an object (e.g., "find the keys").
Common Phrases:
find your feet, find fault with, find a needle in a haystack
Etymology:
From Old English *findan*, meaning "to come upon" or "discover."
Examples:
- 1. She will find her book under the bed.
- 2. Can you find the missing puzzle piece?
- 3. They hope to find a cure soon.
- 4. I always find joy in small things.