find out

Meaning

To learn a fact or get information that you did not know before.

Examples

1. I want to find out the time of the film. US UK
2. She found out the answer on the internet. US UK
3. Did you find out who won the game? US UK

How to use it

Find out is about information. You can say find out about something, or find out + a question word such as who, what, or when. Use find for things you lose and then see again.

Common mistake

Not: I found out my keys under the sofa.
Say: I found my keys under the sofa. (Use find for objects. Use find out for facts.)