discover
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚ/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
A2
English
~ 1000
felfedez, rábukkan, megtud, kiderít, rájön
VERB
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to discover [something]
Scientists have discovered a new planet outside our solar system.
A tudósok felfedeztek egy új bolygót a naprendszerünkön kívül.
She discovered a hidden room behind the bookshelf.
Felfedezett egy rejtett szobát a könyvespolc mögött.
I discovered an old letter in my grandmother’s attic.
They discovered a mistake in the report.
Learner examples
I discovered a small shop near my house.
Felfedeztem egy kis boltot a házam közelében.
He discovered a new game online.
Felfedezett egy új játékot az interneten.
We discovered a nice park yesterday.
She discovered a photo of her parents.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discover' with 'invent'. 'Discover' means to find something that already exists; 'invent' means to create something new.
Meaning
Find something new
Collocations
discover a secret
|discover a fact
|discover a new species
|discover a problem
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
overlook (To fail to notice something that is there.)
Themes
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To find something that you did not know about before.
To find or learn about something for the first time that was not known before.
VERB
A2
2
Usage pattern:
to discover (that) [clause]
I just discovered that my favorite café has closed.
Most tudtam meg, hogy bezárt a kedvenc kávézóm.
She discovered how to fix the machine by watching a video.
Egy videót nézve rájött, hogyan javíthatja meg a gépet.
We discovered that we had been charged twice.
Learner examples
I discovered that he speaks Spanish.
Megtudtam, hogy beszél spanyolul.
She discovered how to make bread.
Rájött, hogyan kell kenyeret sütni.
We discovered we were lost.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'find' instead of 'discover' when referring to learning information. 'Find' often refers to physical objects.
Meaning
Learn new information
Collocations
discover the truth
|discover that [clause]
|discover how
Synonyms
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; not limited to surprising or hidden facts.)
|
realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or understanding.)
Antonyms
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to information.)
Themes
learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To learn something you did not know before.
To find out or realize something through learning, experience, or investigation.
VERB
B1
3
felfedez
B1
Usage pattern:
to discover [someone] as [a role]
The producer discovered the singer at a local bar.
A producer egy helyi bárban fedezte fel az énekest.
She was discovered by a fashion scout while shopping.
Vásárlás közben fedezte fel egy modellügynök.
He discovered several promising players during the tournament.
Learner examples
The coach discovered a good player in the school team.
Az edző felfedezett egy jó játékost az iskolai csapatban.
A movie director discovered her in a small play.
Egy filmrendező fedezte fel egy kisebb színdarabban.
They discovered a new actor for the film.
Meaning
Find someone's talent
Collocations
discover a young artist
|discover new talent
Synonyms
spot (Informal; to notice quickly and accurately.)
|
recognize (To acknowledge someone's ability or status; more formal in this context.)
Antonyms
overlook (To fail to notice someone's ability.)
Themes
arts
|sports
|work
|business
|relationships
Definition
To see that someone has special skill or talent.
To recognize someone's abilities or potential, often leading to their success or promotion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
discover
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
Syllables & stress
dis - cov - er (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: discover
- 3rd Person Singular: discovers
- Present Participle: discovering
- Past: discovered
Word family
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
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The police worked hard to discover the truth about the case.
- She finally discovered the truth about her family history.