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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
discovers, discovering, discovered |
definition 1: |
to find or see before anyone else.
The scientist discovered a cure for the disease.He discovered oil on his property.- synonyms:
- detect, find, stumble on
- similar words:
- behold, come across, locate, notice, originate, pioneer, spot, uncover, unearth
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definition 2: |
to learn or find out about through study or by observing.
We discovered that the game was easy to play if you know the rules.- synonyms:
- detect, determine, realize
- similar words:
- ascertain, find, find out, learn, perceive, see
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related words: |
determine, experience, hit, sight, trace |
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derivation: |
discoverer (n.) |
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