Find Meaning and Definition
Find
Pronunciation
/faɪnd/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A discovery or uncovering of something that was previously unknown or hidden, often through effort or investigation.
Examples
- The detective worked tirelessly to find the stolen necklace.
- The scientists discovered a new species of plant high up in the Andes.
Synonyms
- Discover
- Uncover
- Find out
Antonyms
- Forget
- Lose
- Misplace
Etymology
The word ‘Find’ originated from Old English ‘findan’, which means to come upon or discover, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word ‘findiz’, from which the Greek word ‘ephinesthai’ (to discover) also descended.
Usage Notes
When describing the act of finding something, ‘Find’ is often used in the present participle form (‘finding’) to convey a sense of ongoing action, as in ‘The detective is finding clues at the crime scene’.
Cultural References
The phrase ‘find yourself’ has become a popular cultural phenomenon, often used to advice people to discover their true selves or find their place in the world.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Finding time
- Finding one’s way
- Finding a needle in a haystack
Related Words or Phrases
- Seek
- Search
- Track down
Collocations
- Find out the truth
- Find someone who
- Find a solution to
Frequency of Use
The word ‘Find’ is commonly used in modern language, appearing in approximately 15% of spoken language and 12% of written language, respectively.
Common Misspellings
- Finded
- Find’ed
- Finde