find — to discover or locate something or someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to discover or locate something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /faɪnd/
Example Sentences
- My mom can find anything in her magical purse!
- I always find excuses to avoid doing homework.
- Can you help me find a good restaurant nearby?
find
VERB[/faɪnd/]
to discover or locate something or someone
She finally finds her lost keys under the couch cushion.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'find' originates from Old English 'findan', derived from Proto-Germanic '*finthaną'. It originally meant 'to go, proceed' or 'to discover a path', which later evolved to denote the general sense of discovering or locating something.
Breakdown
The word is a simple Germanic root with no productive modern morphemes. Old English 'findan' comes directly from Proto-Germanic '*finthaną', where the root carries the core sense of 'to discover or encounter'.
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📝Examples
“My mom can find anything in her magical purse!”
“I always find excuses to avoid doing homework.”
“Can you help me find a good restaurant nearby?”
“Scientists found a new species in the deep ocean.”
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