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discover
/dɪˈskʌvə/

discover

🇺🇸 American English
/dɪˈskʌvɚ/
🇬🇧 British English
/dɪˈskʌvə/
🇷🇺 Russian
[ɐtkrɨˈvatʲ]
Meaning of discover

find new place

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Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/dɪˈskʌvə/
CEFRB1
How important is this wordoften
discover

When to use discover

discover new places

открывать новые места

discover a city

открыть для себя город

discover a route

найти маршрут

discover hidden spots

открывать скрытые места

discover local culture

открывать местную культуру

discover usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

По прибрежной тропе мы можем открывать спокойные бухты, где никто не купается.

On the coastal path we might discover a quiet cove where no one swims.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы любим открывать небольшие кафе в стороне от главной улицы.

We will discover small cafés off the main street.

Similar words

discover

General verb meaning to find or learn something previously unknown.

find

'Find' is more general and often more informal; emphasizes the result of locating.

uncover

'Uncover' stresses revealing something hidden (e.g., evidence, facts).

unearth

'Unearth' often has a dramatic or investigative tone, literally to dig up or figuratively to reveal hidden things.

explore

'Explore' focuses on investigating or traveling through an area rather than the single act of finding.

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discoverоткрывать
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between discover / find / uncover / unearth / explore / spot

🇬🇧English
discover

General verb meaning to find or learn something previously unknown.

B1Very Often

We discovered an old chapel on the hill during our trip.

Мы открыли/обнаружили старую часовню на холме во время поездки.

🇬🇧English

'Find' is more general and often more informal; emphasizes the result of locating.

B1Very Often

We found a small museum near the cathedral.

Мы нашли небольшой музей рядом с собором.

U
🇬🇧English
uncover

'Uncover' stresses revealing something hidden (e.g., evidence, facts).

B2Often

Investigators uncovered new evidence about the old building.

Следователи раскрыли/обнаружили новые улики о старом здании.

U
🇬🇧English
unearth

'Unearth' often has a dramatic or investigative tone, literally to dig up or figuratively to reveal hidden things.

B2Rarely

Archaeologists unearthed pottery from the medieval period.

Археологи раскопали/открыли гончарные изделия средневекового периода.

🇬🇧English

'Explore' focuses on investigating or traveling through an area rather than the single act of finding.

B1Often

We explored the old town to learn about its history.

Мы исследовали/осматривали старый город, чтобы узнать о его истории.

🇬🇧English

'Spot' means to notice or see something quickly, often visually and briefly.

B1Often

I spotted a medieval tower from the hilltop.

Я заметил средневековую башню с вершины холма.

S
🇬🇧English
stumble upon

Informal phrasal verb meaning to find something by chance.

B1Often

We stumbled upon a tiny chapel while walking through the village.

Мы наткнулись на крошечную часовню, гуляя по деревне.

C
🇬🇧English
come across

Phrasal verb meaning to find or meet by chance; conversational.

B1Often

We came across a small garden behind the cathedral.

Мы наткнулись на небольшой сад за собором.

🇬🇧English

'Encounter' often implies meeting or experiencing, sometimes unexpectedly; can be formal.

B2Often

On our hike we encountered several interesting ruins.

Во время похода мы столкнулись/встретили несколько интересных руин.

🇬🇧English

'Locate' emphasizes finding the precise position of something, often deliberately or technically.

B2Often

We located the ancient gate on the old map and then visited it.

Мы определили местоположение древних ворот по старой карте и затем посетили их.

🇬🇧English

'Detect' implies discovering something often by careful observation, instruments, or tests.

B2Often

Sensors detected traces of moisture behind the wall.

Датчики обнаружили следы влаги за стеной.

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How to pronounce discover and what this word means

discover translation: открывать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce discover

/dɪˈskʌvə/

discover translation

открывать

discover examples

On the coastal path we might discover a quiet cove where no one swims.

discover transcription

/dɪˈskʌvə/, /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

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Questions about this word

discover meaning: what does it mean?

find new place

discover pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

discover is pronounced as /dɪˈskʌvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

discover definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

On the coastal path we might discover a quiet cove where no one swims. Translation: По прибрежной тропе мы можем открывать спокойные бухты, где никто не купается.

Is discover part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, discover (открывать) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is discover part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, discover (открывать) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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