finder
gb/fˈaɪndɚ/ us/fˈaɪndɚ/
B1
English
~ 3700
megtaláló, keresőeszköz, kereső, kutató
NOUN
B1
1
megtaláló
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the finder of [something]
The finder of the wallet turned it in to the police.
A pénztárca megtalálója átadta azt a rendőrségnek.
As the finder of the missing dog, she received a small reward.
Az eltűnt kutya megtalálójaként kisebb jutalmat kapott.
The law requires the finder to make reasonable efforts to return the property.
Learner examples
The finder of the phone gave it to the teacher.
A telefon megtalálója odaadta azt a tanárnak.
He was the finder of the lost key.
Ő volt az elveszett kulcs megtalálója.
The finder got a reward from the shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'finder' with 'searcher'; 'finder' focuses on the one who has found, not necessarily someone still looking.
Meaning
Person who finds something
Collocations
finder of fact
|finder of lost property
|finder's fee
Synonyms
discoverer (More formal; often used for significant or historical discoveries.)
|
seeker (Implies active searching rather than accidental finding.)
Antonyms
loser (Refers to the person who has lost the item, opposite role to finder.)
Themes
daily life
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who sees or gets something that was lost or not known before.
A person who comes across or discovers something, especially by chance.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
keresőeszköz
B2
kereső
B1
The camera's view finder makes it easier to frame your shot.
A fényképezőgép keresője megkönnyíti a kép beállítását.
We used a range finder to measure the distance to the target.
Távmérőt használtunk, hogy megmérjük a célpont távolságát.
The GPS unit has a built-in route finder.
Learner examples
The view finder shows what the camera sees.
A kereső megmutatja, mit lát a fényképezőgép.
He used a range finder to see how far it was.
Távmérőt használt, hogy megnézze, milyen messze van.
The phone has a friend finder app.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'finder' here refers to a person; in this context, it is a device.
Meaning
Device that helps locate something
Collocations
view finder
|range finder
|path finder
Synonyms
locator (Commonly used in technical contexts for devices that track or find positions.)
Antonyms
concealer (Something that hides or obscures objects, opposite in function to a finder.)
Themes
technology
|navigation
|science
Definition
A machine or tool that helps you find something.
A device or tool designed to help locate or identify an object, target, or location.
NOUN
B2
3
She works as a talent finder for a major record label.
Tehetségkutatóként dolgozik egy jelentős lemezkiadónál.
Treasure finders often explore old shipwrecks.
A kincskeresők gyakran régi hajóroncsokat kutatnak át.
The company hired a job finder service to help with recruitment.
Learner examples
He is a talent finder for a big team.
Egy nagy csapatnál dolgozik tehetségkutatóként.
A treasure finder found gold in the river.
Egy kincskereső aranyat talált a folyóban.
She used a job finder website.
Meaning
Person who searches for something specific
Collocations
talent finder
|treasure finder
|job finder
Synonyms
scout (Often used in sports and entertainment for someone looking for talent.)
|
prospector (Used when searching for minerals or resources.)
Antonyms
avoider (Someone who deliberately does not seek out something.)
Themes
work
|hobbies
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A person who looks for special things as work or fun.
A person whose job or hobby is to look for and locate particular things.
Grammar
Dictionary form
finder
IPA
GB/fˈaɪndɚ/
US/fˈaɪndɚ/
Syllables & stress
find - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: finder
- Plural: finders
Word family
Expressions
finder's fee
1/fˈaɪndɚz fˈi/
fixed phrase
Payment for finding something or someone
Money given to someone because they found something valuable or helped make a deal happen.
Examples
- The real estate agent received a finder's fee for introducing the buyer.
- He got a small finder's fee after locating the rare book.