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Found

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

Definition

to discover or come across something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

discovered established originated instituted

Informal

came across unearthed spotted located

Literary

bequeathed procured

Antonyms

lost missing destroyed gone unmade unfounded

Common collocations

  • found out
  • found guilty
  • found fault
  • found a home
  • found a way
  • found evidence
  • found inspiration
  • found success

Word family

noun foundation
verb find
adjective foundational

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'find' is 'found'. Be careful not to confuse it with the verb 'found' meaning to establish or set up, whose past tense is also 'founded'.

Example sentences

  1. I found my lost toy under the couch.
  2. We found a beautiful seashell on the beach.
  3. The detective found evidence that led to the arrest.
  4. I found a new book at the library.
  5. I found a recipe online that I want to try.

Quotes

  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson

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