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{ "term": "find", "partOfSpeech": "verb", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a1", "verbForms": { "presentSimple": { "iYouWeThey": "find", "heSheIt": "finds" }, "pastSimple": "found", "pastParticiple": "found", "ingForm": "finding" }, "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "to discover somebody/something unexpectedly or by chance", "sensetop": "find somebody/somethingfind somebody/something + adj.", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Look what I've found!", "contextForm": "find somebody/something" }, { "text": "We've found a great new restaurant near the office." }, { "text": "A whale was found washed up on the shore.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something + adj." }, { "text": "They found a car abandoned on top of the cliff." }, { "text": "I've found a really good healthy eating blog." }, { "text": "She found a beautiful shell on the beach." }, { "text": "If you found £20 in the street, would you hand it in?" }, { "text": "I think I've found a friend." }, { "text": "It's so good when you find someone you can talk to." }, { "text": "We went out hoping to find something to eat." }, { "text": "Police found weapons in the house." }, { "text": "Coins found at the site are thought to be from Anglo-Saxon times." }, { "text": "Letters found among his belongings may hold a clue." }, { "text": "She made the sculpture with materials found near her home." }, { "text": "He seemed to have a knack of finding women to look after him." }, { "text": "I never expected to find love at this point in my life." }, { "text": "I didn't expect to come home and find him gone." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "to get back something/somebody that was lost after searching for it/them", "sensetop": "find somebody/somethingfind something for somebodyfind somebody somethingfind somebody/something + adj.", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I **can't find** my keys.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something" }, { "text": "I thought I'd lost my wallet but I found it under my desk." }, { "text": "I wanted to talk to him but he was **nowhere to be found**." }, { "text": "Can you find my bag for me?", "contextForm": "find something for somebody" }, { "text": "Can you find me my bag?", "contextForm": "find somebody something" }, { "text": "The child was eventually found safe and well.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something + adj." }, { "text": "I'm trying to find my glasses." }, { "text": "I eventually found them under the bed." }, { "text": "She found the remote control down the back of the sofa." }, { "text": "Found it! I've been looking for this for weeks!" }, { "text": "Can you help me find my dog?" }, { "text": "A reward is offered for whoever finds him." }, { "text": "Josh found my earring for me." }, { "text": "I'll find you your coat." }, { "text": "The search party found no trace of the missing climbers." }, { "text": "He went through the drawers but found nothing." }, { "text": "He was found by police the following morning." }, { "text": "His body was found after three days of searching." }, { "text": "They don't expect to find him alive." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "to discover something/somebody by searching, studying or thinking carefully", "sensetop": "find something/somebodyfind something for somebodyfind somebody something", "cefr": "a1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "They **found** no **evidence** to support this claim.", "contextForm": "find something/somebody" }, { "text": "We **found a way** out." }, { "text": "I managed to **find a solution** to the problem." }, { "text": "Our website is the place to **find answers** to all your questions." }, { "text": "He's struggling to **find work**." }, { "text": "Scientists are still **trying to find** a cure for cancer." }, { "text": "I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject." }, { "text": "Have they found anyone to replace her yet?" }, { "text": "It's **hard to find** a babysitter." }, { "text": "I'll find that information for you.", "contextForm": "find something for somebody" }, { "text": "I'll find you that information.", "contextForm": "find somebody something" }, { "text": "His father **found** him **a job**." }, { "text": "They're trying to find a place to stay." }, { "text": "Can you find a hotel for me?" }, { "text": "Can you find me a hotel?" }, { "text": "We found some evidence of harmful effects." }, { "text": "Scientists have found fresh evidence to suggest that a huge explosion led to the death of the dinosaurs." }, { "text": "No links were found between the two cases." }, { "text": "Students are given ten questions and have one minute to find the answers." }, { "text": "The beetles have found a warm place to live." }, { "text": "At last we've found a home." }, { "text": "He needs to find a doctor willing to treat him." }, { "text": "Her friends wanted to find her a husband." }, { "text": "She had to find a valid excuse for leaving the room." }, { "text": "We need to find a useful role for the volunteers in the campaign." }, { "text": "We'll have to find an alternative." }, { "text": "Police are confident of finding the killers." }, { "text": "A window was broken and we think we've found the culprit." }, { "text": "The doctor couldn't find anything wrong with him." }, { "text": "Considerable variation was found in the terms offered by different banks." }, { "text": "Can you find a use for this old table?" }, { "text": "He sometimes struggles to find the right words." }, { "text": "I can't find anything good to say about it." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "to discover that something is true after you have tried it, tested it or experienced it", "sensetop": "find (that)…find somebody/something + adj.find somebody/something + nounfind somebody/something to be/do somethingit is found that…", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "I find (that) it pays to be honest.", "contextForm": "find (that)…" }, { "text": "A **study found** that green tea could be beneficial." }, { "text": "You'll find your opinions change as you get older." }, { "text": "We found the beds very comfortable.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something + adj." }, { "text": "They found him a plausible witness.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something + noun" }, { "text": "They found him to be charming.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something to be/do something" }, { "text": "**Researchers found** this to be the most effective method." }, { "text": "Her blood was found to contain poison." }, { "text": "If you are found to have lied, you can be charged." }, { "text": "It was found that her blood contained poison.", "contextForm": "it is found that…" }, { "text": "The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year." }, { "text": "The survey found over 80% of women had dieted in the past year." }, { "text": "People usually find their symptoms go away after a few days." }, { "text": "Readers will find the maps in the appendix very useful." }, { "text": "Here are some tips which I hope you'll find helpful." }, { "text": "Hopefully we'll find the ground a bit firmer today." }, { "text": "I found some parts of his argument hard to understand." }, { "text": "We found the whole thing a farce." }, { "text": "A poll six months ago found the opposite to be true." }, { "text": "The sample was found to contain asbestos." }, { "text": "The results were found to vary." }, { "text": "It was found that older people were more likely to agree." }, { "text": "If it is found that he's been lying, then of course that will change everything." }, { "text": "If he is found to have been lying, then of course that will change everything." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "to have a particular feeling or opinion about something", "sensetop": "find something + adj.find something + noun", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "You may **find it hard** to accept your illness.", "contextForm": "find something + adj." }, { "text": "You may find your illness hard to accept." }, { "text": "Do women **find it** more **difficult** to ask for a rise?" }, { "text": "I found the book very interesting." }, { "text": "She **finds it** a strain to meet new people.", "contextForm": "find something + noun" }, { "text": "She finds meeting new people a strain." }, { "text": "I find it interesting that they don't get on." }, { "text": "You're lucky if you do a job you find interesting." }, { "text": "Do women find asking for a rise more difficult?" }, { "text": "I find it amazing that they're still together." }, { "text": "He knows that women find him attractive." }, { "text": "Some people find tall buildings beautiful; others hate them." }, { "text": "I find the whole subject fascinating." }, { "text": "We apologise if you found any of these comments offensive." }, { "text": "The news report contains images that some viewers may find disturbing." }, { "text": "She didn't find the joke very funny." }, { "text": "The company found it necessary to hire more people." }, { "text": "Do you find it acceptable that these children were left on their own?" }, { "text": "Don't you find it odd that she didn't say anything?" }, { "text": "I found it a nuisance to have to change my plans at the last minute." }, { "text": "I don't find anything wrong in him employing his relatives." } ], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "used to say that something exists, grows, etc. somewhere", "sensetop": "be found + adv./prep.find something/somebody + adv./prep.", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "These flowers are found only in Africa.", "contextForm": "be found + adv./prep." }, { "text": "Further details can be found on our website." }, { "text": "You'll find this style of architecture all over the town.", "contextForm": "find something/somebody + adv./prep." }, { "text": "Find us at www.oup.com." }, { "text": "These pests can be found in almost every garden." }, { "text": "Folacin is a B vitamin found in many vegetables." }, { "text": "The college offers cultural events not normally found in such a rural area." }, { "text": "This is over 100 times the amount of chlorine found in drinking water." }, { "text": "Marbling is the small flecks of fat found within meat." }, { "text": "You will find all this information on our website." }, { "text": "Early in the season you will find aphids on the upper leaves." }, { "text": "The white clay found at Meissen was used to make fine china." }, { "text": "The condition is most typically found among women over 50." }, { "text": "At this time of year you will generally find her in the garden." }, { "text": "At this time of year she is generally to be found in the garden." }, { "text": "It is rare that you find a cable snapping for no reason." }, { "text": "You don't tend to find many fresh food markets here." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "to discover somebody/something/yourself doing something or in a particular situation, especially when this is unexpected", "sensetop": "find somebody/something/yourself + adv./prep.find somebody/something/yourself + adj.find somebody/something/yourself doing somethingfind (that)…", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She woke up and found herself in a hospital bed.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something/yourself + adv./prep." }, { "text": "I found the house in a mess." }, { "text": "We came home and found him asleep on the sofa.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something/yourself + adj." }, { "text": "I found myself forced to act." }, { "text": "He looked up to find her watching him.", "contextForm": "find somebody/something/yourself doing something" }, { "text": "I suddenly found myself running down the street." }, { "text": "She was **surprised to find** that everyone had left.", "contextForm": "find (that)…" }, { "text": "I found myself in a dilemma." }, { "text": "The institutions in which these people often found themselves were very harsh." }, { "text": "We arrived to find the room full of people." }, { "text": "They found the building completely deserted." }, { "text": "We find ourselves unable to reach a decision." }, { "text": "She was found dead in her bed." }, { "text": "I found everyone else already waiting." }, { "text": "They were surprised to find birds nesting in the roof." }, { "text": "I found him in the kitchen chopping vegetables." }, { "text": "I found him going through my stuff." }, { "text": "I found myself wondering why." }, { "text": "She found herself feeling slightly annoyed." }, { "text": "I was disappointed to find that they had left already." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "to have something available so that you can use it", "sensetop": "find something", "examples": [ { "text": "I keep meaning to write, but never seem to find (the) time." }, { "text": "How are we going to find £10 000 for a car?" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "to show a quality in yourself, usually with an effort", "sensetop": "find something", "examples": [ { "text": "I found the courage to speak." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "to arrive at something naturally; to reach something/somebody", "sensetop": "find something/somebody", "examples": [ { "text": "Water will always find its own level." }, { "text": "Most of the money **finds its way** to the people who need it." }, { "text": "The criticism found its mark *(= had the effect intended)*." }, { "text": "I hope this letter finds you in good health." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "to make a particular decision in a court case", "sensetop": "find somebody + adj.find in somebody’s favour", "labels": "(formal)", "cefr": "c1", "examples": [ { "text": "The jury **found him guilty**.", "contextForm": "find somebody + adj." }, { "text": "How do you find the accused?" }, { "text": "The court found in her favour.", "contextForm": "find in somebody’s favour" } ], "topics": ["Law and justice", "Preferences and decisions"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "with free food and accommodation in addition to your wages", "labels": "(old-fashioned, British English)", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to look for and discover mistakes in somebody/something; to complain about somebody/something", "examples": [ { "text": "My mother did nothing but find fault with my manners." }, { "text": "My boss finds fault with everything I do." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to become able to act independently and with confidence", "examples": [ { "text": "I only recently joined the firm so I'm still finding my feet." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be able or willing to do something", "labels": "(literary)", "examples": [ { "text": "Can you find it in your heart to forgive her?" }, { "text": "He couldn't find it in himself to trust anyone again." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to meet somebody who is equal to or even better than you in strength, skill or intelligence", "examples": [ { "text": "He thought he could beat anyone at chess but he’s met his match in Peter." }, { "text": "I think he's finally met his match in Lisa." }, { "text": "She knew she had met her match and tried to retreat." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be able to speak or express your opinion", "examples": [], "topics": ["Opinion and argument"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to discover the right route (to a place)", "examples": [ { "text": "I hope you can find your way home." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to come to a place or a situation by chance or without intending to", "examples": [ { "text": "He eventually found his way into acting." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "impossible for anyone to find or see", "examples": [ { "text": "I wanted to talk to him but he was **nowhere to be found**." }, { "text": "The children were nowhere to be seen." }, { "text": "A peace settlement is nowhere in sight *(= is not likely in the near future)*." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to accept somebody as they are without expecting them to behave in a special way or have special qualities", "examples": [] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/faɪnd/", "audio": "fi/find/find__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/faɪndz/", "audio": "fi/find/finds__gb_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/faʊnd/", "audio": "fo/find/found__gb_3.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/", "audio": "fi/find/finding__gb_3.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/faɪnd/", "audio": "fi/find/find__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/faɪndz/", "audio": "fi/find/finds__us_1.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/faʊnd/", "audio": "fo/find/found__us_2.mp3" }, { "pronunciation": "/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/", "audio": "fi/find/finding__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Old English findan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vinden and German finden." }