find

verb
UK: /faɪnd/
US: /faɪnd/

  1. To discover or locate something, either intentionally or by chance.

    1. I can't find my keys anywhere now. [ ] [ ]
    2. They managed to find a solution to the complex problem after a lot of effort. [ ] [ ]

  2. To realize or discover something, often unexpectedly.

    1. I find that interesting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many students find that learning a new language is challenging but rewarding. [ ] [ ]

  3. To determine and declare something formally, especially in a legal context.

    1. The judge will find him guilty. [ ] [ ]
    2. The jury found the defendant not guilty due to lack of sufficient evidence presented. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

discover ascertain unearth detect locate
find noun

  1. The act of discovering or encountering something.

    1. It was a lucky find. [ ] [ ]
    2. The archaeologist described the ancient artifact as an incredible find after a long search. [ ] [ ]
find idiom

  1. A discovery, especially one of something valuable or interesting.

    1. This vase is a real find. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique shop was full of potential finds so I stayed there for hours. [ ] [ ]
find phrasal-verb

  1. To meet someone by chance.

    1. I find myself agreeing. [ ] [ ]
    2. I often find myself reflecting on my past decisions, thinking about what could be. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "find" in English means: To discover or locate something, either intentionally or by chance., To realize or discover something, often unexpectedly., To determine and declare something formally, especially in a legal context..

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

Synonyms for "find": discover, ascertain, unearth, detect, locate.

Example usage of "find": "I can't find my keys anywhere now.". More examples on the page.