Cool MateMeaning of Found
In simple words: To discover something that was lost.
Found in a sentence
- to found a club/company/school
- Her family founded the college in 1895.
- the **founding members** of the European Union
- He was a founding editor of the journal.
- She founded the company 20 years ago.
- The town was founded by English settlers in 1790.
- French settlers founded New Orleans.
- the founding generation of immigrants
- Their marriage was founded on love and mutual respect.
How to use Found
Use 'found' when something is located or discovered after a search. It can be formal or informal, but in formal contexts, you might use 'discovered' instead.
Grammar pattern
found + object
Memory hint
Think of the word 'found' as 'found it' when you finally see something you lost!
Related words
Collocations with Found
- found out
- found guilty
- found a solution
- found evidence
- found information
Synonyms for Found
Opposites of Found
- lost
- misplaced
Common mistakes with Found
- 'Found' is sometimes incorrectly used in place of 'found out' for discovering new information.
- Learners may confuse 'found' (past of find) with 'found' (to establish), which have different meanings.
- 'Finds' is often used incorrectly as the past tense instead of 'found'.
Found appears in
Found in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تأسيس، العثور على
اكتشاف شيء مفقود.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রতিষ্ঠিত
হারিয়ে যাওয়া কিছু খুঁজে বের করা।
- GermanDeutsch
gründen, gründen
Etwas Verlorenes entdecken.
- SpanishEspañol
Fundar
Descubrir algo que se había perdido.
- Persianفارسی
تأسیس کردن، پیدا کردن
چیزی که گم شده را پیدا کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Fonder, Fondé
Découvrir quelque chose qui était perdu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्थापित करना, खोजना
खोई हुई कोई चीज़ ढूँढना।
- ItalianItaliano
Fondata, Fondare
Trovare qualcosa che era stato perso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fundar, Fundou
Descobrir algo que estava perdido.
- RussianРусский
Основать, учредить
Найти что-то потерянное.
- Urduاردو
قائم کرنا، بنیاد رکھنا
کھوئی ہوئی چیز کو ڈھونڈنا۔
- Chinese中文
创立，发现
发现失去的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Found
What does Found mean?
To discover something that was lost.
What is the definition of Found?
to start something, such as an organization or an institution, especially by providing money
How do you use Found in a sentence?
to found a club/company/school
Can you give another example of Found?
Her family founded the college in 1895.
What are synonyms for Found?
Common alternatives include establish.
What is the opposite of Found?
Opposite meanings include lost, misplaced.
What words go with Found?
It commonly pairs with found out, found guilty, found a solution, found evidence, found information.
What are common mistakes when using Found?
'Found' is sometimes incorrectly used in place of 'found out' for discovering new information. Learners may confuse 'found' (past of find) with 'found' (to establish), which have different meanings. 'Finds' is often used incorrectly as the past tense instead of 'found'.
How do you pronounce Found?
US: /["/faʊnd/","/faʊndz/","/ˈfaʊndɪd/","/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/faʊnd/","/faʊndz/","/ˈfaʊndɪd/","/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Found?
Use 'found' when something is located or discovered after a search. It can be formal or informal, but in formal contexts, you might use 'discovered' instead.
What CEFR level is Found?
"Found" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.