B1 Collocation 중립

To find out.

To discover information.

To get information about something or someone.

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문화적 배경

In the US, 'finding out' is often linked to 'doing your own research,' a common cultural value. In the UK, 'finding out' can be used in a slightly more reserved way, often involving asking someone politely. In Japanese culture, 'finding out' information directly can sometimes be seen as aggressive; indirect inquiry is preferred. Germans value efficiency; 'finding out' is seen as a necessary step before making a decision.

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Focus on the goal

Ask yourself: Am I solving a problem or just getting a fact? If it's a fact, use 'find out'.

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Don't over-use

Don't use 'find out' for everything. Use 'learn' or 'discover' to vary your vocabulary.

To get information about something or someone.

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Focus on the goal

Ask yourself: Am I solving a problem or just getting a fact? If it's a fact, use 'find out'.

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Don't over-use

Don't use 'find out' for everything. Use 'learn' or 'discover' to vary your vocabulary.

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Use 'that'

Connecting 'find out' with 'that' makes your sentences sound much more natural and professional.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

I need to _____ when the meeting starts.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: find out

You are seeking information, so 'find out' is correct.

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Both B and C are correct.

'Figure out' is for problems, 'find out' is for truths.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Is the store open?' B: 'I'm not sure, let me _____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: find out

The object is implied, so no extra words are needed.

Match the situation to the correct verb.

You have a broken watch. You want to know why it stopped.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: figure out

Troubleshooting a mechanical issue requires 'figure out'.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

I need to _____ when the meeting starts.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: find out

You are seeking information, so 'find out' is correct.

Choose the correct sentence. Choose B2

Which sentence is correct?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Both B and C are correct.

'Figure out' is for problems, 'find out' is for truths.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Is the store open?' B: 'I'm not sure, let me _____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: find out

The object is implied, so no extra words are needed.

Match the situation to the correct verb. situation_matching B2

You have a broken watch. You want to know why it stopped.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: figure out

Troubleshooting a mechanical issue requires 'figure out'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

No, that is incorrect. You can say 'find it out' (rare) or 'find out about it'.

It is neutral. It works in almost every situation.

'Learn' can mean studying, while 'find out' is about getting a specific piece of info.

No, use 'find' for objects.

It implies you are learning about a topic, not just one fact.

Yes, it is a separable phrasal verb.

Yes, it shows you are proactive.

Yes, very common.

Sometimes, if you 'find out' someone did something wrong.

Yes, 'I'll find out tomorrow.'

Yes, it is universal across English dialects.

It's two distinct words, but they flow together.

관련 표현

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Figure out

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To solve a problem

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Find out about

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To learn general info

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Get to the bottom of

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To investigate thoroughly

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Look into

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To investigate

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