found
She found a new job after months of searching.
She discovered and secured a new job after a long search.
to discover or come upon something by chance
I found my lost keys under the couch.
I discovered my lost keys under the couch.
Often used with 'by chance' or 'accidentally'.
to establish or create something
They found a company in 2010.
They established a company in 2010.
Used in the past tense to indicate the start of an organization or institution.
to determine or decide something
The court found the defendant guilty.
The court determined the defendant to be guilty.
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe a verdict or decision.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Found' is often used in legal contexts to describe decisions or verdicts, such as 'found guilty' or 'found not guilty'.
Gold Rule
Past Tense
'Found' is the past tense of 'find'. Ensure you use it correctly in past-tense sentences.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'funden', from Old English 'fōndan', meaning 'to come upon, meet with'. Related to Old High German 'funtan' and Old Norse 'finna'.
Usage Notes
The past tense and past participle of 'find'. Often used in legal contexts to describe decisions or verdicts.