To find
Example: We try to find old coins in the ground.
Definition
"To find" means to discover or locate something that was lost, hidden, or unknown. It involves successfully coming upon an object, place, or piece of information after searching or by chance, as in the phrase, "We try to find old coins in the ground."
Etymology
The phrase "to find" originates from Old English 'findan,' meaning to come upon or discover. This root is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The concept of finding has been central to human history, often associated with exploration and discovery.
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"To find" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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