# find out about sth

CEFR A1 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/find-out-about-sth
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

To discover a fact or piece of information about something, often by looking for it.

For teachers: To discover a fact or learn information about a particular subject, person, or event, typically through inquiry.

## Examples

- I need to find out about the new schedule.
- She called the library to find out about their summer reading program for children.
- The journalist's investigation was an attempt to find out about the secret dealings that led to the company's sudden collapse.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I want to find about the train times." but "I want to find out about the train times." — The particle 'out' is essential to the meaning of discovering information; 'find about' is not a standard phrase.

## Usage notes

- The object is the topic, event, or information you want to know more about.
- Teaching tip: Contrast with 'discover' (more formal, often for major findings) and 'learn' (more general); 'find out' is for everyday information gathering.

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