discovered

/dɪˈskʌv.ər/ (bre, ipa) · [dɪskˈʌvɚd] /dɪˈskʌv.ɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [dɪskˈʌvɚd] /di-ˈskə-vər How to pronounce discover (audio)/ (ame, mw)

discovered — verb

  • discoveredpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • discovereds3rd person singular
  • discovereding-ing form
  • discoverededpast simple

1. to be the first person to find, learn, or notice something that was not known or

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to be the first person to find, learn, or notice something that was not known or seen before.

例句

Diego discovered a small cave behind the waterfall during the class hike.

discover + object in a place

After weeks online, Élise discovered that the train tickets were cheaper on Tuesdays.

discover + that-clause

同義詞
  • find

    the broad everyday verb, especially for ordinary objects

  • uncover

    suggests bringing something hidden or secret into the open

  • learn

    works for information, not for places or physical objects

  • come across

    informal and often used for accidental discovery

反義詞
  • miss

    to fail to notice or find something that is there

  • overlook

    to not notice an important fact or detail

文法句型

discover + noun phrase

discover + that-clause

用法筆記

Often introduces something unknown, hidden, or surprising, and it can also take a that-clause for new information. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is about finding facts, places, or things, not recognizing talent in a person.

常見錯誤

❌I discovered my keys after school, but they were on my desk all day.
✅I found my keys after school, but they were on my desk all day.
💡'discover' sounds better for something newly revealed or surprising, while 'find' is more natural for everyday lost objects.

2. to recognize unusual ability in someone and give that person a chance to become

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to recognize unusual ability in someone and give that person a chance to become successful.

例句

A music teacher discovered Leo at a noisy street concert in Kaohsiung.

discover + talented person

The coach discovered Mayumi during a junior match and offered extra training.

同義詞
  • spot

    focuses on noticing talent quickly

  • identify

    more formal and stresses recognizing ability accurately

  • sign

    used in sport or music when the person is formally taken on

反義詞
  • ignore

    to pay no attention to someone's ability

  • overlook

    to fail to notice promising talent

文法句型

discover + person

be discovered by + profession

用法筆記

The object is usually a person with promise, and the sentence often names the teacher, coach, scout, or producer who gives the first big opportunity. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about noticing talent, not finding information or objects.