discover
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚ/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 1000
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A2
action
1
Find something new
To find something that you did not know about before.
Модель уживання:
to discover [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discover' with 'invent'. 'Discover' means to find something that already exists; 'invent' means to create something new.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
overlook (To fail to notice something that is there.)
Словосполучення
discover a secret
|discover a fact
|discover a new species
|discover a problem
Теми
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
Learn new information
To learn something you did not know before.
Модель уживання:
to discover (that) [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'find' instead of 'discover' when referring to learning information. 'Find' often refers to physical objects.
Синоніми
learn (General term for gaining knowledge; not limited to surprising or hidden facts.)
|
realize (Emphasizes sudden awareness or understanding.)
Антоніми
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to information.)
Словосполучення
discover the truth
|discover that [clause]
|discover how
Теми
learning
|daily life
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I discovered that he speaks Spanish.
- She discovered how to make bread.
- We discovered we were lost.
Дієслово
B1
action
3
Find someone's talent
To see that someone has special skill or talent.
Модель уживання:
to discover [someone] as [a role]
Синоніми
spot (Informal; to notice quickly and accurately.)
|
recognize (To acknowledge someone's ability or status; more formal in this context.)
Антоніми
overlook (To fail to notice someone's ability.)
Словосполучення
discover a young artist
|discover new talent
Теми
arts
|sports
|work
|business
|relationships
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
discover
IPA
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚ/
Склади й наголос
dis - cov - er (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: discover
- 3rd Person Singular: discovers
- Present Participle: discovering
- Past: discovered
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The police worked hard to discover the truth about the case.
- She finally discovered the truth about her family history.