find out

The phrase "find out" is a common phrasal verb used to describe the process of discovering or learning information, often through investigation or effort.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)To discover information or a fact through investigation or inquiry.

Example

  • I need to find out what time the meeting starts.
  • She found out that her friend was moving to another city.

B1General

(informal)To learn something that was previously unknown or hidden.

Example

  • He found out about the surprise party just in time.
  • We need to find out who is responsible for this mistake.

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(informal)To become aware of something through effort or chance.

Example

  • They found out that the store was closed after driving all the way there.
  • I accidentally found out about the new policy change.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "find out":

figure outfiguring outlet's knowsuss outknow aboutget to knowlook intocheck outcheck intotest outreckon outwork out