English

find out

Meaning: to discover a fact or piece of information
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base find out
3rd person singular present finds out
Present participle finding out
Past found out
Will future will find out
Going-to future going to find out
Imperative negative don't find out / do not find out

Example sentences

I need to find out what time the train leaves.
I need to find out what time the train leaves.
Many people feel a great curiosity to find out about their antecedents.
Many people feel a great curiosity to find out about their antecedents.

Usage Notes

A phrasal verb often used when searching for specific information or checking facts.

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