finds

word · lemma: find

/ˈfaɪndz/
fyndz
/fˈaɪndz/
fyndz

Definition

Third-person singular form of 'find'. It usually means to discover, locate, or get something after looking, and it can also mean to realize or judge something in a particular way.

Usage & Nuances

Common patterns: 'find something', 'find out', and 'find something + adjective' as in 'She finds it useful.' For physical searching, it is often close to 'locate'; for opinions, 'find' is more formal than 'think' in sentences like 'The court finds him guilty.'

Example Sentences

She finds her keys under the sofa.

basic

He finds the answer in the book.

basic

My sister finds math easy.

basic

She always finds a way to stay calm.

natural

He finds out the truth at the end of the movie.

natural

She finds it hard to say no to her friends.

natural