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Find Definition & Usage
To discover or come upon something after searching or effort.
Examples
- "I found my keys under the couch."
- "She found the perfect gift for her mother."
- "They found the missing document after hours of searching."
- "He finally found the right words to explain his feelings."
- "The archaeologists found an ancient coin during the excavation."
To perceive or come to realize something in terms of feelings, reactions, or judgments.
Examples
- "I find it hard to believe in ghosts."
- "He finds the new restaurant in town overrated."
- "She finds the workload manageable for now."
- "We find this solution to be the most efficient."
- "They found the movie to be boring despite the hype."
To encounter someone or something unexpectedly or unintentionally.
Examples
- "We found ourselves lost in the city center."
- "After hours of searching, they found themselves at the top of the mountain."
- "He found her sitting by the window, deep in thought."
- "I found him waiting for me outside the store."
- "They found a quiet café to relax in after the long flight."
Cultural Context
The word 'find' has its roots in Old English 'findan', which means to come upon or discover. It has retained its general meaning across centuries, with use cases evolving from physical discovery to more abstract, emotional, and intellectual contexts.
The Unlikely Discovery
Story
The Unlikely Discovery
Samantha had been searching for hours. The paperwork was scattered across her desk, and despite all her efforts, she couldn’t find the one document she needed for the meeting the next day. Frustrated, she slumped into her chair and sighed. Then, just as she was about to give up, her phone buzzed. It was a text from her colleague, Mark. ‘I found the report you were looking for,’ it read. Samantha felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had spent the entire afternoon searching, but the solution had come from an unexpected place. Later that evening, after work, Samantha went to her favorite café to unwind. As she sat down by the window, she couldn’t help but reflect on her day. She found it difficult to balance her personal life and work commitments. She found herself often overwhelmed, wondering if she was doing enough. Suddenly, her phone rang. It was her best friend, Lisa. ‘You won’t believe this,’ Lisa said, ‘I just found the perfect gift for you!’ Samantha laughed, realizing that sometimes, discoveries weren’t always about finding solutions to problems, but about the little surprises life threw at you. It was a reminder to keep an open mind. By the end of the day, Samantha had found more than just the missing document. She had found a deeper understanding of herself and her work-life balance. Life, after all, was full of surprises, if you were open to them.
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