finder
One who finds or discovers somethingOne who finds or discovers something; a discoverer.
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» Sami is a professional people finder.
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10 sentencesSami is a professional people finder.
In the end, the seeker is the finder.
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I need a stud finder to install the towel rack.
Meaning
3 sensesOne who finds or discovers something; a discoverer.
Finders keepers, losers weepers.
A device, such as a viewfinder, used to locate a target or other object of interest.
optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest
(UK, historical)A person who picks up scraps and oddments to sell to make a living.
Origin
From Middle English findere. By surface analysis, find + -er.From Middle English findere. By surface analysis, find + -er.
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Forms
plural: findersSynonyms
4 synonyms- someone who is the first to observe something:discovererspotter
- optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest:viewfinderview finder
Word family
23 related wordsSee also
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