discovered

Meanings

• Verb

  To come upon or find (something) unexpectedly and often with great excitement.

  - "The explorers were thrilled to have discovered a new island."
  - "I discovered a hidden talent for painting when I was young."

• Verb

  To become aware of (something) for the first time.

  - "The scientists discovered a new element in their experiments."
  - "I discovered that I had a gluten intolerance after eating a sandwich."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkʌvɚd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1239782"

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Antonyms

conceal , cover , cover up , hide

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Synonyms

expose , reveal , uncover , come across , find

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discovered
uncover , recover , cover , over

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Variants

List of all variants of discovered that leads to same result
discover , discoverable , discovered , discoverer , discoverers , discovering , discovers , co-discover , co-discovered , co-discoverer , co-discoverers , co-discovering , co-discovers , codiscover , codiscovered , codiscoverer , codiscoverers , codiscovering , codiscovers

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Forms

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discovers, discovering, discovered, discoverable

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Etymology

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The word 'discover' comes from the Latin word 'discovēre', meaning 'to uncover'. It was first used in English in the late 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'discover' in English was in the late 14th century.

2. The largest number ever discovered is a 'Googolplex', which is a 1 followed by a Googol number of zeros.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exploration: The act of exploring and discovering new places or things.

2. Innovation: The process of translating an idea or invention into a good or service that creates value or for which customers will pay.

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Culture

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The word 'discover' has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of exploration and discovery. For example, it is a central theme in many works of fiction, such as Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' and Jules Verne's 'Journey to the Center of the Earth'. It has also been used in music, such as in the song 'I Want It All' by Queen.

How to Memorize "discovered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of uncovering or revealing something new. Imagine yourself discovering a treasure chest or stumbling upon a hidden waterfall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discover' with the idea of finding something new and exciting. Think of the thrill of discovery and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-I-S-C-O-V-E-R to remember the meaning of the word: Discover - I - Something - New - Over - Exciting - Revelation.

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