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Finders Meaning in English

word · lemma: finder

ˈfaɪndɝz
FYN-derz
fˈaɪndəz
FYN-duhz

Definition

People or things that find or discover something, especially someone who finds something lost or valuable.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in plural as 'finders' in legal, business, or casual contexts. Common in phrases like 'finders keepers.' Refers to people, but can also be used for tools (like 'viewfinder'). Less common in everyday speech unless with 'finders keepers.'

Example Sentences

The finders of the lost wallet returned it to the owner.

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Finders must report valuable items they discover on public land.

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The treasure hunters called themselves finders.

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In court, the finders argued they deserved a reward for their honesty.

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My friends and I were the lucky finders of an old coin on the beach.

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You know what they say: finders keepers!

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