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finds

|finds|

A2

/faɪndz/

(find)

discover

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjective
findfindingsfindersfindsfoundfoundfindingfindingunfindabilityfindsfindable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'find' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'findan', where 'findan' meant 'to discover'.

Historical Evolution

'findan' transformed into the Middle English word 'finden', and eventually became the modern English word 'find'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to discover or come upon', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'find', referring to discovered items.

The archaeologists were excited about their finds.

Synonyms

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'find'.

She finds the keys every morning.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45