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find

verb

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Meaning

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To discover or locate something, either by chance or by searching.

Example Sentence

Did you find your lost keys under the couch?

Usage Note

Use 'find' when you want to talk about discovering something, whether it's an object, a solution to a problem, or a piece of information. For example, 'I need to find my glasses' or 'Scientists hope to find a cure for the disease.'

Synonyms

discover locate unearth detect spot encounter

Antonyms

lose misplace miss overlook

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