discover

//dɪˈskʌvər//
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Verb

discoverInfinitive
discoverPresent tense
discoveredPast tense
discoveredPast participle
discoveringPresent participle
discoversThird-person singular
1

to find or learn something for the first time; to find something that was previously unknown or hidden

Scientists discovered a new species of bird in the rainforest.

2

to be the first person to find or observe a place, substance, or scientific fact

Columbus discovered America in 1492.

3

to become aware of or realize something; to find out information

I discovered that I had been wrong about him.

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