discover

CEFRA2

/dɪˈskʌvə/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To find or learn something for the first time.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To expose, uncover.

Examples

  • The more you study, the more you discover your ignorance.

  • We have to discover his plans and act accordingly.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈskavə/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).

  2. To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.

  3. To question (a person) as part of discovery in a lawsuit.

More examples

In context

  • We have yet to discover an effective remedy for cancer.

  • The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.

  • This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.

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Quick test

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Origin

verb

From Middle English discoveren, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discoperīre < discooperiō, discooperīre, from Latin dis- + cooperiō. Displaced native Old English onfindan.