Synonyms for

Finder

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

Definition

A finder is a person or thing that finds something.

Synonyms & similar words

viewfinder discoverer spotter discoverer detective explorer scout spotter tracker uncoverer locator seeker troubleshooter investigator searcher surveyor retriever sleuth finder-outer discloser ferret examiner quester

Synonyms by register

Formal

discoverer locator identifier

Informal

guy person whoever

Literary

seeker scout

Antonyms

loser misser nonfinder oblivion ignoramus unfinder

Common collocations

  • finder's fee
  • finder's keepers
  • lost and finder
  • finder of lost things
  • finder of opportunities
  • finder of solutions
  • finder of treasure

Word family

noun finder
verb find
adjective findable

Usage note

Often used in phrases like 'finder's keepers' or 'finder's fee'. Can refer to a person or a device that locates something.

Example sentences

  1. The finder of the treasure won the prize.
  2. I am the finder of lost socks in my house.
  3. She is a great finder of good deals at thrift stores.
  4. The metal detector was a great tool for the finder to locate the lost necklace.
  5. The finder of the lost dog was rewarded with a gift card.

Quotes

  • "A finder's fee is a reward and recognition for a job well done." - Clint Eastwood
  • "A finder of occasions is a finder of happiness." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • "The finder of great love stories is a lifelong romantic." - Auliq Ice

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