English · Common Verbs
find out
/faɪnd aʊt/
[/faɪnd aʊt/]
discover; learn
Intermediateverb
Definition
To discover a fact or piece of information, often by effort or chance.
Example
I only found out about the surprise party because my brother accidentally let it slip yesterday.
I only found out about the surprise party because my brother accidentally let it slip yesterday.
Etymology
From 'find' plus 'out', meaning to discover by searching, since the 16th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Extremely common in everyday speech for learning facts, often unexpected ones.