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1found
\ˈfau̇nd\
2found
adjective
Definition of FOUND
1
: having all usual, standard, or reasonably expected equipment <the boat comes fully found, ready to go — Holiday>
2
: presented as or incorporated into an artistic work essentially as found <sculpture of fabric, wood, and other found materials — Hilton Kramer>
First Known Use of FOUND
1793
3found
noun
Definition of FOUND
: free food and lodging in addition to wages <they're paid $175 a month and found — New Yorker>
First Known Use of FOUND
1830
4found
verb
Definition of FOUND
transitive verb
1
: to take the first steps in building
2
: to set or ground on something solid : base
3
: to establish (as an institution) often with provision for future maintenance
Origin of FOUND
Middle English, from Anglo-French funder, fonder, from Latin fundare, from fundus bottom — more at bottom
First Known Use: 13th century
5found
verb
Definition of FOUND
transitive verb
: to melt (as metal) and pour into a mold
Origin of FOUND
Middle French fondre to pour, melt, from Latin fundere; akin to Old English gēotan to pour, Greek chein
First Known Use: 1562
FOUND Defined for Kids
1found
Definition of FOUND for Kids
past and past participle of find
2found
verb \ˈfau̇nd\
found·edfound·ing
Definition of FOUND for Kids
: to begin or create : establish <This town was founded in 1886.>
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