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Synonyms & Similar Words
found
uncovered
detected
unearthed
exposed
revealed
identified
located
spotted
noticed
observed
perceived
recognized
ascertained
determined
learned
realized
discerned
uncovered
unraveled
unmasked
laid bare
brought to light
came across
stumbled upon
chanced upon
hit upon
discovered
espied
descried
saw
found out
got wind of
learned of
heard of
became aware of
knew of
acquainted with
Meaning of Discovered
The primary meaning of the word "Discovered" is to find something or someone, especially after a search.
Definitions
- To find something or someone, especially after a search
- To learn or become aware of something for the first time
- To find out or learn something new, especially by chance or accident
Etymology of Discovered
The word "Discovered" originates from the Old French word "descovrir," which means "to uncover" or "to reveal"
This Old French word is derived from the Latin words "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "cooperire" (meaning "to cover")
Historically, the word "Discovered" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of finding or learning something new
Example Uses
- The scientists discovered a new species of plant in the Amazon rainforest
- She discovered her passion for painting after taking a class in college
- The detective discovered a crucial piece of evidence that helped solve the case
- The tourists discovered a hidden beach while hiking along the coast