discover

verb
UK: /dɪˈskʌvər/
US: /dɪˈskʌvər/

  1. To find something unexpectedly or while looking for something else.

    1. I discover a coin under the sofa while cleaning it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discover ancient artifacts buried beneath layers of sediment. [ ] [ ]

  2. To learn or find out something new or surprising.

    1. I discover that the library is closed on Sundays. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists discover a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest. [ ] [ ]

  3. To become aware of someone's talents or abilities.

    1. The manager discover a new singer at the local bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The talent scout discover a promising young actor during a school play. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

find uncover detect learn ascertain reveal
discover noun

  1. The act of finding something, either intentionally or by chance.

    1. The discover of oil changed the country's economy. [ ] [ ]
    2. His discover of the hidden treasure made him wealthy overnight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that has been found or learned for the first time.

    1. The discover was a major breakthrough in medical research. [ ] [ ]
    2. One discover led to another, solving an old scientific problem. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "discover" in English means: To find something unexpectedly or while looking for something else., To learn or find out something new or surprising., To become aware of someone's talents or abilities..

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

Synonyms for "discover": find, uncover, detect, learn, ascertain, reveal.

Example usage of "discover": "I discover a coin under the sofa while cleaning it.". More examples on the page.