find

//faɪnd//
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Verb

findInfinitive
findPresent tense
foundPast tense
foundPast participle
findingPresent participle
findsThird-person singular
1

To discover or locate something or someone by searching or by chance.

I can't find my keys anywhere.

2

To discover or perceive something to be the case; to realize or learn.

I found that the store was closed.

3

To succeed in obtaining or achieving something.

I finally found the time to read that book.

4

To reach or arrive at a particular state or condition.

I found myself alone in the dark room.

5

To determine or declare a verdict in a legal context.

The jury found him guilty of theft.

Noun

1

A valuable or interesting discovery, especially something found by chance.

This antique vase was a great find at the flea market.

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