Figure Out

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡjər aʊt/

Definitions of figure out

verb to understand or solve something by thinking about it carefully

Example Sentences

A1 I need to figure out how to tie my shoes.

A2 She couldn't figure out how to use the new software.

B1 I have to figure out a way to save money for my vacation.

B2 After hours of research, I finally figured out the solution to the problem.

C1 The detective was able to figure out who the real culprit was.

C2 It took me a while, but I eventually figured out the meaning of the poem.

Grammatical Forms of figure out

• past tense: figured out
• plural: figure out
• comparative: more figured out
• superlative: most figured out
• present tense: figures out
• future tense: will figure out
• perfect tense: have figured out
• continuous tense: is figuring out
• singular: figures out
• positive degree: figure out
• infinitive: to figure out
• gerund: figuring out
• participle: figured out

Origin and Evolution of figure out

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'figure out' originates from Middle English, where 'figure' meant to represent or symbolize and 'out' meant completely. Together, it meant to completely represent or understand something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'figure out' has evolved to mean to solve or understand a problem or situation through thinking or reasoning. The phrase has become a common colloquial expression in modern English.