found
Definition of found
(Entry 1 of 5)
past tense and past participle of find
found
adjectiveDefinition of found (Entry 2 of 5)
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
found
nounDefinition of found (Entry 3 of 5)
: free food and lodging in addition to wages
they're paid $175 a month and found — New Yorker
found
verb (1)
founded; founding; founds
Definition of found (Entry 4 of 5)
1
: to take the first steps in building
2
: to set or ground on something solid : base
3
: to establish (something) often with provision for future maintenance
found an institution
found
verb
founded; founding; founds
Definition of found (Entry 5 of 5)
: to melt (a material, such as metal) and pour into a mold
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The first known use of found was in the 13th century
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