“Find”
Definition:
The word “find” is a verb that means to discover something by searching for it, to come across something unexpectedly, or to recognize something as true. It is widely used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Transitive
Definition of the verb form:
When a verb is used in a sentence in a different or modified way to describe the context of an action performed by the subject, it’s known as Verb form. There are up to five forms of a verb.
Base form(root)
Simple past
Past participle
Present Participle
Third Person Singular
You need to know all forms of the verbs to make sentences in different contexts or tenses.
Here are examples of the five forms V1, V2, V3, V4, and V5 of the verb “Find” used in sentences. See the examples below.
Base Form (V1):
I find it easy to solve puzzles. Do you enjoy solving challenges too?
Simple Past (V2):
She found her lost keys under the couch. Where was the last place you looked?
Past Participle (V3):
He has found the perfect spot for a picnic. Have you ever found such a place?
Present Participle / Gerund (V4):
They are finding ways to save money. Are you working on a similar plan?
Third Person Singular (V5):
He finds joy in helping others. Don’t you think acts of kindness make life brighter?
Each form is used based on the tense and context of the sentence.
Meaning of the Verb “Find” and Its Usage in Sentences. Five Examples are given below:
To discover something by searching:
“I find my glasses on the desk every morning. Where do you usually keep yours?”
To come across something unexpectedly:
“She found a beautiful shell while walking on the beach. Isn’t that a lovely surprise?”
To realize or recognize something:
“He has found that practice improves his skills. Have you experienced the same?”
To retrieve something lost:
“They are finding their way through the forest. Do you think they’ll reach the exit soon?”
To determine or identify:
“The detective finds clues at every crime scene. Isn’t it fascinating how they solve cases?”
The Synonyms of the Given Word “Find”:
- Discover
- Locate
- Identify
- Detect
- Unearth
- Encounter
The Antonyms of the Given Word “Find”:
- Lose
- Miss
- Overlook
- Forget
- Misplace
Base Form (Root) | Simple Past (V2) | Past Participle (V3) |
went | gone | |
wrote | written | |
made | made | |
bought | bought | |
found | found | |
read | read | |
saw | seen | |
admitted | admitted | |
learned/learnt | learned/learnt | |
caught | caught | |
drove | driven | |
thought | thought | |
met | met | |
sold | sold | |
cooked | cooked | |
sent | sent | |
gave | given | |
drew | drawn | |
spent | spent | |
left | left | |
said | said | |
fell | fallen | |
watched | watched | |
did | done | |
called | called | |
liked | liked | |
lived | lived | |
died | died | |
had | had | |
kept | kept | |
cut | cut |
