English to English verb
1 |
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study | Example:
• find the product of two numbers • The physicist who found the elusive particle won the Nobel Prize
source: wordnet30
2 |
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally | Example:
• I learned that she has two grown-up children • I see that you have been promoted
source: wordnet30
3 |
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort | Example:
• I want to see whether she speaks French • See whether it works • find out if he speaks Russian • Check whether the train leaves on time
source: wordnet30
4 |
trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act | Example:
• He was caught out • She was found out when she tried to cash the stolen checks
source: wordnet30
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