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Meaning of found
The primary meaning of the word "found" is to discover or come upon something or someone, often unexpectedly or after a search.
Etymology of found
The word "found" originates from the Old English word "fundian," which means "to cast, to throw," and is related to the Latin word "fundere," meaning "to pour."
Historically, the word "found" has been used since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to cast or throw," and later evolving to include the sense of discovery or establishment.
Synonyms
discovered
unearthed
uncovered
detected
located
pinpointed
spotted
identified
recognized
noticed
perceived
saw
encountered
met
chanced upon
stumbled upon
came across
found out
learned
unearth
dug up
turned up
revealed
exposed
brought to light
uncovered
unearthing
detecting
locating
tracing
tracking
following
retrieving
recovering
gaining
acquiring
obtaining
getting
receiving
taking
seizing
catching
capturing
laying hands on
getting hold of
Definitions
- To discover or come upon something or someone, often unexpectedly or after a search
- To establish or set up an institution, organization, or activity
- To provide or supply something, especially a basis or foundation for something
- To be a basis or foundation for something
Usage Examples
- The archaeologists found several ancient artifacts during their excavation.
- She found a new job after months of searching.
- The company was founded in 1990 by a group of entrepreneurs.
- The city was founded by a group of settlers in the 18th century.
Antonyms
lost
misplaced
mislaid
hidden
concealed
obscured
invisible
unnoticed
unseen
unfound
undiscovered
unlocated
unidentifiable
missing
absent
gone
vanished
disappeared
non-existent
lacking
devoid
without
unestablished
unset
uncreated