All phrasal verbs
find
/faɪnd/1 phrasal verbsThe plain verb means to discover.
Find out is to discover information — as opposed to plain find, which is about locating a physical thing. You find your keys; you find out the truth.
FIND ends in /nd/, so the D links but does not flap: “fin-dout”.
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| Phrasal verb | Means | How to remember it |
|---|---|---|
| find outSeparable2 meanings | discover information | OUT = the fact emerges. Not for physical objects. |