found

Found is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'fɑʊnd/

• Audio (US)

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Verb

Plain form find

Third-person singular finds

Past tense found

Past participle found

Present participle finding

1. The past tense and past participle of find.

Plain form found

Third-person singular founds

Past tense founded

Past participle founded

Present participle founding

1. To begin building.
2. To start some type of organization or company.
3. To melt.

Related words

• foundation
• founder

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