English

discover

dɪˈskʌvər, dɪˈskʌv.ɚ, dɪsˈkʊvə, dɪsˈkʌvə, dɪsˈkʌvɚ
Meaning: to find information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɪˈskʌv.ɚ, dɪsˈkʊvə, dɪsˈkʌvə, dɪsˈkʌvɚ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base discover
3rd person singular present discovers
Present participle discoverring
Past discoverred
Will future will discover
Going-to future going to discover
Imperative negative don't discover / do not discover

Example sentences

Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
Scientists recently discovered a new species of deep-sea fish.
Scientists have discovered a new species of butterfly in the rainforest.
Scientists have discovered a new species of butterfly in the rainforest.
The scientist discovered a mysterious oily substance on the rock.
The scientist discovered a mysterious oily substance on the rock.
They discovered an underground cave.
They discovered an underground cave.
The remains of the ancient temple were discovered by archaeologists.
The remains of the ancient temple were discovered by archaeologists.

Usage Notes

Used when finding something that already existed but was unknown. Distinct from 'invent,' which means to create something new.

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