finder
|find/er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfaɪndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfaɪndə/
(find)
discover
Etymology
Etymology Information
'finder' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'findan,' where 'findan' meant 'to discover or obtain.'
Historical Evolution
'findan' changed from Old English word 'findan' and eventually became the modern English word 'find.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to discover or obtain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that finds something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that finds something.
The finder of the lost wallet was rewarded.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45