Pronunciation: /faʊnd/

Definitions of found

noun A person who establishes an institution or organization

Example Sentences

A1 I found a lost puppy in the park.

A2 She found a hidden treasure in the attic.

B1 The police found evidence linking the suspect to the crime.

B2 After years of searching, they finally found the missing piece of the puzzle.

C1 The archaeologists found ancient artifacts buried deep underground.

C2 Scientists found a new species of plant in the rainforest.

verb To establish or create something, typically an institution or organization

Example Sentences

A1 I found a lost puppy in the park.

A2 She found her keys in the sofa cushions.

B1 The archaeologist found ancient artifacts buried in the sand.

B2 After years of searching, they finally found a cure for the disease.

C1 The detective found evidence linking the suspect to the crime scene.

C2 Scientists have found a new species of plant deep in the rainforest.

Examples of found in a Sentence

formal The researchers found significant evidence to support their hypothesis.

informal I found a great new restaurant in town that we should try.

slang I found this awesome new app that helps me save money on groceries.

figurative After years of searching, she finally found peace within herself.

Grammatical Forms of found

past tense

found

plural

founds

comparative

more found

superlative

most found

present tense

find

future tense

will find

perfect tense

have found

continuous tense

is finding

singular

finds

positive degree

found

infinitive

to find

gerund

finding

participle

found

Origin and Evolution of found

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'found' originated from the Old French word 'fonder' which came from the Latin word 'fundare' meaning 'to lay the bottom or foundation of'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'found' evolved to not only refer to the act of establishing or creating something, but also to the act of discovering something previously unknown or lost.