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Uncommondiscovering
The correct spelling is discovering.
How to pronounce discovering
verb
IPA: /dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/
Say it like: Dis-cov-eri-ng
The correct spelling is discovering. To find or learn something for the first time. For example: "Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."
Usage Examples
“Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets.”
“The gust of wind discovered a bone in the sand.”
“This move discovers an attack on a vital pawn.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To find or learn something for the first time.
- 2.To remove the cover from; to uncover (a head, building etc.).
- 3.To expose, uncover.
- 4.To create by moving a piece out of another piece's line of attack.
- 5.To reveal (information); to divulge, make known.
noun
- 1.A discovery.
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