find
word
/ˈfaɪnd/
FIND
/fˈaɪnd/
FIND
Definition
To discover or come across something or someone by searching or by chance.
Usage & Nuances
Common verb, often used with objects found after looking for them ('find a key'), or unexpectedly ('find a solution'). Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid confusing with 'seek' which implies more active searching.
Spanish: encontrar - hallarPortuguese (BR): encontrar - acharPortuguese (PT): encontrar - acharChinese (Simplified): 找到 - 发现Chinese (Traditional): 找到 - 發現Hindi: खोजनाArabic: يجد - يعثر علىBengali: খুঁজে পাওয়া - আবিষ্কার করাRussian: находить - найтиJapanese: 見つけるVietnamese: tìm thấy - phát hiệnKorean: 찾다 - 발견하다Turkish: bulmakUrdu: ڈھونڈنا - پاناIndonesian: menemukan - menemukan (secara kebetulan)
Example Sentences
I just found out she moved to another city.
natural
I find my keys on the table every morning.
basic
She can't find her phone anywhere.
basic
We will find a solution to this problem soon.
basic
Did you find what you were looking for at the store?
natural
It took me a while, but I finally found my way home.
natural