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discover

/dɪˈskʌvər/
dis · cov · er dɪ · ˈskʌv · ər
English Definition
v. to find or learn something for the first time
中文释义
发现
Significado en Español
descubrir
한국어 뜻
발견하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khám phá, phát hiện
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Example Sentence

Scientists discovered a new species of fish.

科学家们发现了一种新的鱼类。

Synonyms
find uncover detect
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “discover”:

  1. A conceal
  2. B lose
  3. C uncover
  4. D hide
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C — uncover. “discover” means v. to find or learn something for the first time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The explorers hoped to ______ a hidden green valley beyond the hills.

  1. A lose
  2. B hide
  3. C bury
  4. D discover
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D — discover. “discover” means v. to find or learn something for the first time

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Common questions about “discover”

What does “discover” mean?

discover — v. to find or learn something for the first time. In Chinese: 发现.

How do you pronounce “discover”?

discover is pronounced /dɪˈskʌvər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · cov · er.

How do you use “discover” in a sentence?

Scientists discovered a new species of fish. (科学家们发现了一种新的鱼类。)

What are synonyms for “discover”?

find, uncover, detect — all close in meaning to discover (v. to find or learn something for the first time).

Is “discover” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. discover appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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