discover
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚ/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
A2
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
Find something new
To find something that you did not know about before.
用法パターン：
to discover [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'discover' with 'invent'. 'Discover' means to find something that already exists; 'invent' means to create something new.
類義語
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.)
対義語
overlook (To fail to notice something that is there.)
コロケーション
discover a secret
|discover a fact
|discover a new species
|discover a problem
テーマ
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
動詞
A2
action
2
Learn new information
To learn something you did not know before.
用法パターン：
to discover (that) [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'find' instead of 'discover' when referring to learning information. 'Find' often refers to physical objects.
類義語
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; not limited to surprising or hidden facts.)
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realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or understanding.)
対義語
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to information.)
コロケーション
discover the truth
|discover that [clause]
|discover how
テーマ
learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I discovered that he speaks Spanish.
- She discovered how to make bread.
- We discovered we were lost.
動詞
B1
action
3
Find someone's talent
To see that someone has special skill or talent.
用法パターン：
to discover [someone] as [a role]
類義語
spot (Informal; to notice quickly and accurately.)
|
recognize (To acknowledge someone's ability or status; more formal in this context.)
対義語
overlook (To fail to notice someone's ability.)
コロケーション
discover a young artist
|discover new talent
テーマ
arts
|sports
|work
|business
|relationships
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
文法
辞書形
discover
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
音節・強勢
dis - cov - er （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
活用形
Verb
- Base: discover
- 3rd Person Singular: discovers
- Present Participle: discovering
- Past: discovered
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- The police worked hard to discover the truth about the case.
- She finally discovered the truth about her family history.