Meaning & Definition of word "Found"

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.