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Discovering

Verb / dɪˈskʌvɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for discovering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to find something for the first time, or to find out about something that was not known before

Synonyms & similar words

attain expose observe detect name unwrap strike break learn notice key discover divulge find distinguish see identify disclose hear reveal describe uncovering revealing detecting exposing exploring identifying locating noticing observing spotting unearthing encountering

Synonyms by register

Formal

ascertaining uncovering identifying detecting

Informal

finding out spotting pinpointing figuring out

Literary

unearthing divining unveiling

Antonyms

hiding concealing obscuring masking burying suppressing

Common collocations

  • discovering new
  • discovering the
  • discovering a
  • discovering evidence
  • discovering the truth
  • discovering something
  • discovering a talent
  • discovering a cure

Word family

noun discovery
verb discover
adjective discoverable
adverb discoverably

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.

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Example sentences

  1. I am discovering a new way to solve this problem.
  2. She is discovering the joy of reading.
  3. They are discovering new species in the rainforest.
  4. He is discovering the beauty of nature.
  5. 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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