Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of find
"The museum's latest exhibit features several ancient artifacts that were among the most significant finds from the excavation site."
In plain English: Finds are items that you discover by accident while looking for something else.
"He always keeps his loose change in the small finds at the bottom of his drawer."
Usage: Use "finds" to refer to multiple items discovered or recovered by someone, such as lost objects or evidence in an investigation. Do not use this form when you need the singular noun "find."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of find
"She finds it difficult to wake up early on weekdays."
In plain English: To find something means to discover it when you were looking for it or when you came across it by chance.
"She finds her lost keys under the sofa cushion."
Usage: Use finds to describe what a specific person or thing discovers in the present tense, such as when he finds his keys on the table. Do not use it to refer to multiple people discovering something unless you add an "s" to make them plural subjects.
Finds is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb find, which originates from Old French finir meaning 'to finish' or 'to end'. The original sense evolved to mean 'to discover something lost or hidden', likely through a metaphorical shift related to bringing an object to its proper conclusion.