find
gb/fˈaɪnd/ us/fˈaɪnd/
A1
英語
~ 200
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A1
action
1
discover something by chance or search
To see or get something after looking for it or by chance.
用法パターン：
to find [something/someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'find' with 'look for'. 'Find' means you have already located it; 'look for' means you are still searching.
類義語
discover (Often used for finding something new or previously unknown.)
対義語
lose (Means to no longer have something because you cannot find it.)
コロケーション
find a job
|find a way
|find the key
|find information
|find a solution
テーマ
daily life
|travel
|work
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I found my wallet under the couch.
- She found a great restaurant in the city.
- We found the missing cat in the garden.
- They found a mistake in the report.
- He found his old school photos in a box.
学習者向け例文
- I found a coin on the street.
- She found her phone in her bag.
- We found the park easily.
- He found the book in the library.
- They found a new friend at school.
動詞
A2
action
2
realize or learn something
To learn something new, often by being told or by experience.
用法パターン：
to find (that) [clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners may forget to use 'that' before clauses, especially in formal writing.
類義語
learn (Focuses more on gaining knowledge rather than discovery.)
対義語
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to something.)
コロケーション
find out the truth
|find that it is easy
|find it surprising
テーマ
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I found that the train was delayed.
- She found the movie boring.
- We found out that he was leaving the company.
- They found it hard to believe the news.
- He found that she was right.
学習者向け例文
- I found that English is fun.
- She found the game easy.
- We found it interesting.
- They found out he is sick.
- He found that he likes cats.
動詞
A2
action
3
form an opinion about something
To think someone or something is in a certain way.
用法パターン：
to find [someone/something] [adjective]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'find' incorrectly instead of 'think' when talking about general opinions not based on direct experience.
類義語
consider (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
対義語
dismiss (To reject a belief or opinion about something.)
コロケーション
find it difficult
|find someone attractive
|find it strange
テーマ
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- I find this book very interesting.
- She finds him charming.
- They found the exam easy.
- We found her speech inspiring.
- He finds it hard to wake up early.
学習者向け例文
- I find English easy.
- She finds him nice.
- They find the food good.
- We find the movie funny.
- He finds math hard.
名詞
B1
entity
4
something discovered or obtained
Something good or useful you find, often by chance.
類義語
discovery (A broader term that can refer to scientific or personal findings.)
対義語
loss (The opposite of obtaining something; when something is taken away or missing.)
コロケーション
a rare find
|a good find
|an amazing find
テーマ
daily life
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
例文
- This antique vase was a real find at the market.
- The book was an excellent find for only two dollars.
- That café is quite a find!
- Her painting was a rare find from the 19th century.
- The coin is an important archaeological find.
学習者向け例文
- The shop is a good find.
- The toy was a great find.
- This park is a nice find.
- The dress was a lucky find.
- The café is my best find.
文法
辞書形
find
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnd/
US/fˈaɪnd/
音節・強勢
find （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
活用形
Noun
- Base: find
- Plural: finds
Verb
- Base: find
- 3rd Person Singular: finds
- Present Participle: finding
- Past: found
- Past Participle: found
関連語
Forms
Core family
finder
noun B1
Advanced or less common
findable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfindable
adjective B2
文法ポイント
- Irregular past: found Verb
- Irregular past participle: found Verb
表現
find out
1/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
learn information after effort or inquiry
To get information about something, often by asking questions or looking for it.
例文
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out that he was lying.
find out
2/fˈaɪnd ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
discover information
To get information that you did not know before.
例文
- I need to find out what time the train leaves.
- She found out about the surprise party by accident.
- We found out that the files had been deleted.
find yourself
1/fˈaɪnd jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
discover your identity and purpose
To understand who you are and what you want in life, often after new experiences.
例文
- He traveled alone to find himself.
- College was where she really found herself.
find fault (with)
1/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize someone or something
To look for and talk about mistakes in someone or something.
例文
- She always finds fault with my cooking.
- They found fault with the plan immediately.
find fault (with)
2/fˈaɪnd fˈɔlt wˈɪθ/
idiom
criticize for mistakes or flaws
To say what you think is wrong with someone or something.
例文
- She’s always finding fault with my cooking.
- Instead of finding fault, try to help solve the problem.
find your feet
1/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
informal
adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or situation and feel able to do things well there.
例文
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She’s finally finding her feet after moving abroad.
find your feet
2/fˈaɪnd jˈʊɹ fˈit/
idiom
Adjust and feel confident in new situation
To get used to a new place or job and feel confident there.
例文
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She's still finding her feet at university.