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finds

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfaɪndz// UK //fˈaɪndz// finds

n. valuable or interesting things that someone discovers, often by accident or after a long search. You use this when you want to talk about the results of looking for something.

n. valuable, interesting, or significant items discovered during a search or investigation. Often used in the plural to refer to the collective results of an archaeological dig, a shopping trip, or a research project.


SIMPLE

The museum displayed several ancient finds from the local area.

CONTEXTUAL

After spending the whole afternoon at the flea market, her best finds were a vintage camera and a silk scarf.

COMPLEX

The archaeological team cataloged their finds with meticulous care, noting that the pottery shards suggested a much earlier settlement than previously hypothesized.

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Almost always used in the plural when referring to a collection of discovered objects.

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