We found a quiet place to sit and talk.
We found a quiet place to sit and talk.
English
find
faɪnd
Meaning: to discover something by searching or by chance
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | find |
| 3rd person singular present | finds |
| Present participle | finding |
| Past | found |
| Will future | will find |
| Going-to future | going to find |
| Imperative negative | don't find / do not find |
Example sentences
I found a lost dog in the park.
I found a lost dog in the park.
I found my keys among the papers on the desk.
I found my keys among the papers on the desk.
They found a rich gold mine in the hills.
They found a rich gold mine in the hills.
He finally found a job.
He finally found a job.
Usage Notes
Used when locating something that was missing or discovering something unexpectedly.
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