find out (A2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /faɪnd aʊt/
Definition
To discover a fact or piece of information that was previously unknown.
Examples
I need to find out what time the meeting starts tomorrow.
She was determined to find out the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
We should find out if there are any tickets left before we go to the concert.
How to Use find out
- find out about something (prepositional phrase)
- To learn information concerning a particular subject. — "He tried to find out about the company's history."
- find out (that) + clause (collocation)
- To discover a fact expressed in a clause. — "She was surprised to find out that he had already left."
- find out who/what/when/where/why/how (collocation)
- To discover the answer to a question. — "We need to find out why the system failed."
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