verb

discover

dih-SKUH-vuh

verb

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Scientists discovered a new species of frog deep in the rainforest."

"She discovered that her flight had been cancelled just hours before departure."

To realize or become aware of something.

"He discovered a real talent for painting during lockdown."

How to Use Discover

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo find something new, or to become aware of a fact for the first time.

Common pairings

discover a cure discover the truth newly discovered

Word Forms

discovered past tense, discover plural, discovered plural, discovers singular, discover singular, discovered singular, discoverest singular, discoveredst singular, discovereth singular

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Etymology

From Old French descovrir, "to uncover," from Latin dis- plus cooperire ("to cover completely") — literally, to remove a covering.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

conceal cover cover up hide miss overlook

Related Words

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Rhymes for discover

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