Find out

verb

To get to know or become aware of something.

I found out that they are moving next week.

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Used when information is surprisingly discovered, not intentionally sought out.

I found out I was adopted on my 18th birthday.

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Can express either good news or bad news that impacts the listener.

He found out he passed the exam.

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Emphasizes the process of coming to know something, often casually.

I found out the library's hours by asking a librarian.

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