Angličtina

discover

gb/dɪskˈʌvɚ/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
A2 Angličtina
~ 1000
Významy
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Sloveso A2 action
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Find something new

To find something that you did not know about before.

Vzorec užití: to discover [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discover' with 'invent'. 'Discover' means to find something that already exists; 'invent' means to create something new.
Synonyma
find (More general; can mean to locate something physically or by chance, not necessarily something new or unknown.) | detect (Often used for noticing something hidden, especially through careful observation or equipment.)
Antonyma
overlook (To fail to notice something that is there.)
Kolokace
discover a secret |discover a fact |discover a new species |discover a problem
Témata
science |exploration |learning |education |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • Scientists have discovered a new planet outside our solar system.
  • She discovered a hidden room behind the bookshelf.
  • I discovered an old letter in my grandmother’s attic.
  • They discovered a mistake in the report.
Učební příklady
  • I discovered a small shop near my house.
  • He discovered a new game online.
  • We discovered a nice park yesterday.
  • She discovered a photo of her parents.
Sloveso A2 action
2

Learn new information

To learn something you did not know before.

Vzorec užití: to discover (that) [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'find' instead of 'discover' when referring to learning information. 'Find' often refers to physical objects.
Synonyma
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; not limited to surprising or hidden facts.) | realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or understanding.)
Antonyma
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to information.)
Kolokace
discover the truth |discover that [clause] |discover how
Témata
learning |daily life |education |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • I just discovered that my favorite café has closed.
  • She discovered how to fix the machine by watching a video.
  • We discovered that we had been charged twice.
Učební příklady
  • I discovered that he speaks Spanish.
  • She discovered how to make bread.
  • We discovered we were lost.
Sloveso B1 action
3

Find someone's talent

To see that someone has special skill or talent.

Vzorec užití: to discover [someone] as [a role]
Synonyma
spot (Informal; to notice quickly and accurately.) | recognize (To acknowledge someone's ability or status; more formal in this context.)
Antonyma
overlook (To fail to notice someone's ability.)
Kolokace
discover a young artist |discover new talent
Témata
arts |sports |work |business |relationships
Příklady
  • The producer discovered the singer at a local bar.
  • She was discovered by a fashion scout while shopping.
  • He discovered several promising players during the tournament.
Učební příklady
  • The coach discovered a good player in the school team.
  • A movie director discovered her in a small play.
  • They discovered a new actor for the film.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
discover
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
dis - cov - er (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Tvary slova
Verb
  • Base: discover
  • 3rd Person Singular: discovers
  • Present Participle: discovering
  • Past: discovered
Příbuzná slova
Forms
discovers verb discovering verb discovered verb
Core family
discovery noun B1
Related words
discoverer noun rediscover verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
undiscovered adjective
Advanced or less common
discoverable adjective
Výrazy

discover for yourself

1
/dɪskˈʌvɚ fɚ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

Learn on your own

To find out something by your own effort or experience, not by being told.

Příklady
  • You have to discover for yourself how difficult it is.
  • Travel is the best way to discover for yourself how others live.

discover the truth

1
/dɪskˈʌvɚ ðə tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase

Learn what is true

To find out what is really true about something.

Příklady
  • The police worked hard to discover the truth about the case.
  • She finally discovered the truth about her family history.

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