noun
Common
discovering
dihs-KUH-vuh-rihng
Discovering (noun) means the act or process of finding something out for the first time. Example: “Discovering a hidden path in the woods made the walk feel like an adventure.”
noun
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The act or process of finding something out for the first time.
"Discovering a hidden path in the woods made the walk feel like an adventure."
"The scientist described the thrill of discovering something no one had seen before."
"Discovering new music is one of her favourite hobbies."
How to use discovering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of finding or learning something new.
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Rhymes for discovering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “discovering” mean?
The word “discovering” means the act or process of finding something out for the first time. In plain terms, the ongoing act of finding or learning something new.
How do you pronounce “discovering”?
“Discovering” is pronounced dihs-KUH-vuh-rihng (/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “discovering” in a sentence?
Here is “discovering” used in a sentence: “Discovering new music is one of her favourite hobbies.”
What part of speech is “discovering”?
“Discovering” is a noun.
Is “discovering” a common word?
“Discovering” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between discovering and finding?
Discovering emphasizes the process of finding something out for the first time, often something previously unknown to anyone, such as discovering a new species. Finding is more general and can apply to locating something that was simply lost or unnoticed, not necessarily unknown.
How is discovering used differently from discovery?
Discovering is the -ing form describing the ongoing act or process of finding something out, as in 'the joy of discovering new music.' Discovery is the noun for the thing found or the completed event, as in 'a major scientific discovery.'
What kind of nouns commonly follow discovering?
Discovering is often followed by nouns referring to knowledge, facts, or previously hidden things, such as 'discovering the truth' or 'discovering a hidden talent.' It frequently pairs with gerunds too, as in 'discovering how something works.'
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