Pronunciation: /faɪnd/
noun an act of finding or discovering something
A1 I need to find my keys before I leave the house.
A2 She was unable to find her way back to the hotel.
B1 The detective was determined to find the missing person.
B2 After hours of searching, they finally found the hidden treasure.
C1 It took years of research to find a cure for the disease.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was hailed as a find of monumental importance.
verb to discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly; to locate
A1 I can find my keys in my bag.
A2 She wants to find a new job in the city.
B1 It can be difficult to find reliable information on the internet.
B2 After hours of searching, they finally find the missing document.
C1 Researchers are trying to find a cure for the disease.
C2 Through extensive investigation, they were able to find the source of the problem.
formal It is imperative to find a solution to this complex problem.
informal I can't seem to find my keys anywhere.
slang I need to find a way to sneak out of the house tonight.
figurative Sometimes, you have to lose yourself in order to find yourself.
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