Found/faʊnd/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Finding 'Found' implies a surprise or unplanned discovery, not looking for it. Walking home, I found a $20 bill on the ground. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact Discoveries can be thrilling or startling, conveying emotion. She found a hidden love letter in the book. Pro Tip 3/3Past Tense Usage 'Found' is the past tense, often implying a past event or action. Last year, I found my grandfather’s old watch.