find
gb/fˈaɪnd/ us/fˈaɪnd/
A1
Англійська
~ 200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
A1
action
1
discover something by chance or search
To see or get something after looking for it or by chance.
Модель уживання:
to find [something/someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'find' with 'look for'. 'Find' means you have already located it; 'look for' means you are still searching.
Синоніми
discover (Often used for finding something new or previously unknown.)
Антоніми
lose (Means to no longer have something because you cannot find it.)
Словосполучення
find a job
|find a way
|find the key
|find information
|find a solution
Теми
daily life
|travel
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
A2
action
2
realize or learn something
To learn something new, often by being told or by experience.
Модель уживання:
to find (that) [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may forget to use 'that' before clauses, especially in formal writing.
Синоніми
learn (Focuses more on gaining knowledge rather than discovery.)
Антоніми
ignore (To choose not to know or pay attention to something.)
Словосполучення
find out the truth
|find that it is easy
|find it surprising
Теми
daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Дієслово
A2
action
3
form an opinion about something
To think someone or something is in a certain way.
Модель уживання:
to find [someone/something] [adjective]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'find' incorrectly instead of 'think' when talking about general opinions not based on direct experience.
Синоніми
consider (More formal; often used in official contexts.)
Антоніми
dismiss (To reject a belief or opinion about something.)
Словосполучення
find it difficult
|find someone attractive
|find it strange
Теми
emotions
|opinions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I find English easy.
- She finds him nice.
- They find the food good.
- We find the movie funny.
- He finds math hard.
Іменник
B1
entity
4
something discovered or obtained
Something good or useful you find, often by chance.
Синоніми
discovery (A broader term that can refer to scientific or personal findings.)
Антоніми
loss (The opposite of obtaining something; when something is taken away or missing.)
Словосполучення
a rare find
|a good find
|an amazing find
Теми
daily life
|shopping
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
find
IPA
GB/fˈaɪnd/
US/fˈaɪnd/
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find (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (find)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: find
- Plural: finds
Verb
- Base: find
- 3rd Person Singular: finds
- Present Participle: finding
- Past: found
- Past Participle: found
Споріднені слова
Forms
Core family
finder
noun B1
Advanced or less common
findable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unfindable
adjective B2
Граматичні особливості
- Irregular past: found Verb
- Irregular past participle: found Verb
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- It took me a few months to find my feet at my new job.
- She's still finding her feet at university.