find
//faɪnd//
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.