discover
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚ/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
1
Find something new
To find something that you did not know about before.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to discover [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discover' with 'invent'. 'Discover' means to find something that already exists; 'invent' means to create something new.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
find (More general; can mean to locate something physically or by chance, not necessarily something new or unknown.)
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detect (Often used for noticing something hidden, especially through careful observation or equipment.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overlook (To fail to notice something that is there.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
discover a secret
|discover a fact
|discover a new species
|discover a problem
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
2
Learn new information
To learn something you did not know before.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to discover (that) [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'find' instead of 'discover' when referring to learning information. 'Find' often refers to physical objects.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; not limited to surprising or hidden facts.)
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realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or understanding.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to information.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
discover the truth
|discover that [clause]
|discover how
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I discovered that he speaks Spanish.
- She discovered how to make bread.
- We discovered we were lost.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
Find someone's talent
To see that someone has special skill or talent.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to discover [someone] as [a role]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
spot (Informal; to notice quickly and accurately.)
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recognize (To acknowledge someone's ability or status; more formal in this context.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
overlook (To fail to notice someone's ability.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
discover a young artist
|discover new talent
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
arts
|sports
|work
|business
|relationships
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
discover
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
dis - cov - er (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Verb
- Base: discover
- 3rd Person Singular: discovers
- Present Participle: discovering
- Past: discovered
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The police worked hard to discover the truth about the case.
- She finally discovered the truth about her family history.