found

B2
Pronunciation
/faสŠnd/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Food and lodging; board.

2 Definition

A thin, single-cut file for comb-makers.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

2 Definition

To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.

Example Sentences
  • I found my car keys. They were under the couch.
3 Definition

(ditransitive) To discover by study or experiment direct to an object or end.

Example Sentences
  • Water is found to be a compound substance.
4 Definition

To gain, as the object of desire or effort.

Example Sentences
  • to find leisure; to find means
5 Definition

To attain to; to arrive at; to acquire.

Example Sentences
  • Looks like he found a new vehicle for himself!
6 Definition

To point out.

Example Sentences
  • He kept finding faults with my work.
7 Definition

(ditransitive) To decide that, to discover that, to form the opinion that.

Example Sentences
  • I find your argument unsatisfactory.
8 Definition

To arrive at, as a conclusion; to determine as true; to establish.

Example Sentences
  • to find a verdict; to find a true bill (of indictment) against an accused person
9 Definition

To supply; to furnish.

Example Sentences
  • to find food for workmen
10 Definition

To provide for

Example Sentences
  • He finds his nephew in money.
11 Definition

To determine or judge.

Example Sentences
  • The jury finds for the defendant.
12 Definition

To discover game.

13 Definition

To start (an institution or organization).

14 Definition

To begin building.

15 Definition

To melt, especially of metal in an industrial setting.

16 Definition

To form by melting a metal and pouring it into a mould; to cast.