Meaning & Definition of word "Found"

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    Found

    /faʊnd/

    verb:

    • 1. past tense of find; to discover or locate something.
      • Example: She found her lost keys under the couch.
    • 2. to establish or set up on a firm or permanent basis.
      • Example: The organization was founded in 1990 to support local artists.
    • 3. to come upon by chance.
      • Example: He found a dollar bill on the street.

    adjective:

    • 1. having been discovered or located.
      • Example: The found treasure was displayed in the museum.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'founden', from Old French 'fonder', from Latin 'fundare', meaning 'to lay a base'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    found out:

    To discover information, often unexpectedly.

    found wanting:

    To be judged insufficient or lacking.

    found a way:

    To discover a method or means to achieve something.

    Related Words

    foundation:

    The basis or groundwork of something.

    founder:

    A person who establishes an institution or entity.

    foundational:

    Serving as a basis or groundwork.

    Slang Meanings of found

    Meaning: To realize or recognize something.

    Example Sentence: I just found out that my friend is moving.

    Meaning: To discover a new trend or item.

    Example Sentence: Have you found any cool new music lately?