Synonyms for
Discovering
Definition
to find something for the first time, or to find out about something that was not known before
Synonyms & similar words
findout
observe
reveal
keyout
letout
attain
fallupon
break
divulge
notice
getaline
see
lightupon
comeupon
disclose
strike
bringout
key
hear
comeacross
expose
chanceupon
detect
getword
giveaway
uncovering
revealing
detecting
exposing
exploring
identifying
locating
noticing
observing
spotting
unearthing
encountering
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- discovering new
- discovering the
- discovering a
- discovering evidence
- discovering the truth
- discovering something
- discovering a talent
- discovering a cure
Word family
Usage note
The gerund 'discovering' is often used to describe the process of finding something previously unknown. It can imply both a sudden realization and a gradual process of investigation.
Example sentences
- I am discovering a new way to solve this problem.
- She is discovering the joy of reading.
- They are discovering new species in the rainforest.
- He is discovering the beauty of nature.
- We are discovering different cultures while traveling.
Quotes
Discovering the truth is the most beautiful thing in the world, except when you have to apologize for it. - Unknown
The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away. - David Viscott
Discovering the unexpected is more important than confirming the known. - George Box
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