discovered

[dɪˈskʌvəd]

discovered Definition

  • 1to find something or someone that was hidden or that you did not expect to find
  • 2to become aware of a fact or situation

Using discovered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "discovered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Example

    The police discovered a stash of drugs in his apartment.

  • Example

    I discovered that I had left my wallet at home.

  • Example

    He discovered that his wife had been cheating on him for months.

discovered Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for discovered

Phrases with discovered

  • to find out what really happened or what is really true

    Example

    After years of searching, he finally discovered the truth about his family's past.

  • discover one's roots

    to find out about one's ancestry or family history

    Example

    She took a DNA test to discover her roots and found out that she was part Native American.

  • to find out that you have a particular skill or ability

    Example

    He discovered a talent for painting when he took an art class in college.

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Summary: discovered in Brief

The verb 'discovered' [dɪˈskʌvəd] means to find something or someone that was hidden or unexpected, or to become aware of a fact or situation. It can refer to finding a new species, like 'She discovered a new species of butterfly,' or uncovering a stash of drugs, like 'The police discovered a stash of drugs in his apartment.' 'Discover' also extends into phrases like 'discover the truth' and 'discover one's roots,' which denote finding out information, and 'discover a talent,' which implies finding a new skill.

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