Find out
verb
To get to know or become aware of something.
I found out that they are moving next week.
Often appears as...
- find out the truth
- find out more
verb
To learn something by making inquiries.
Can you find out what time the movie starts?
Often appears as...
- find out information
- find out details
verb
To expose or reveal something hidden or deceitful.
The police were able to find out his illegal activities.
Often appears as...
- find out the secret
- find out the lie
verb
To get to know or become aware of something.
I found out that they are moving next week.
Often appears as...
- find out the truth
- find out more
verb
To learn something by making inquiries.
Can you find out what time the movie starts?
Often appears as...
- find out information
- find out details
verb
To expose or reveal something hidden or deceitful.
The police were able to find out his illegal activities.
Often appears as...
- find out the secret
- find out the lie
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Used when information is surprisingly discovered, not intentionally sought out.
I found out I was adopted on my 18th birthday.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can express either good news or bad news that impacts the listener.
He found out he passed the exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Acquiring Knowledge
Emphasizes the process of coming to know something, often casually.
I found out the library's hours by asking a librarian.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Used when information is surprisingly discovered, not intentionally sought out.
I found out I was adopted on my 18th birthday.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can express either good news or bad news that impacts the listener.
He found out he passed the exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Acquiring Knowledge
Emphasizes the process of coming to know something, often casually.
I found out the library's hours by asking a librarian.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected News
Used when information is surprisingly discovered, not intentionally sought out.
I found out I was adopted on my 18th birthday.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive or Negative
Can express either good news or bad news that impacts the listener.
He found out he passed the exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Acquiring Knowledge
Emphasizes the process of coming to know something, often casually.
I found out the library's hours by asking a librarian.
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