find
gb/fˈaɪnd/ us/fˈaɪnd/
A1
Kiingereza
~ 200
Maana
maana 0
Kitenzi
A1
action
1
discover something by chance or search
To see or get something after looking for it or by chance.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find [something/someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'find' with 'look for'. 'Find' means you have already located it; 'look for' means you are still searching.
Visawe
discover (Often used for finding something new or previously unknown.)
Vinyume
lose (Means to no longer have something because you cannot find it.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
find a job
|find a way
|find the key
|find information
|find a solution
Mada
daily life
|travel
|work
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
A2
action
2
realize or learn something
To learn something new, often by being told or by experience.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find (that) [clause]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may forget to use 'that' before clauses, especially in formal writing.
Visawe
learn (Focuses more on gaining knowledge rather than discovery.)
Vinyume
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
find out the truth
|find that it is easy
|find it surprising
Mada
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Kitenzi
A2
action
3
form an opinion about something
To think someone or something is in a certain way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to find [someone/something] [adjective]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'find' incorrectly instead of 'think' when talking about general opinions not based on direct experience.
Visawe
consider (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
Vinyume
dismiss (To reject a belief or opinion about something.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
find it difficult
|find someone attractive
|find it strange
Mada
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I find English easy.
- She finds him nice.
- They find the food good.
- We find the movie funny.
- He finds math hard.
Nomino
B1
entity
4
something discovered or obtained
Something good or useful you find, often by chance.
Visawe
discovery (A broader term that can refer to scientific or personal findings.)
Vinyume
loss (The opposite of obtaining something; when something is taken away or missing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
a rare find
|a good find
|an amazing find
Mada
daily life
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
find
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnd/
US/fˈaɪnd/
Silabi na mkazo
find (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: find
- Plural: finds
Verb
- Base: find
- 3rd Person Singular: finds
- Present Participle: finding
- Past: found
- Past Participle: found
Familia ya neno
Forms
Core family
finder
noun B1
Advanced or less common
findable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfindable
adjective B2
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular past: found Verb
- Irregular past participle: found Verb
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She's still finding her feet at university.