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  1. 18-Dec-2010, 13:54 #1
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    Default What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?

    The question is in the title. Please!
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    Default Re: What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?

    One 'relative' difference:

    In defining relative clauses, that can be, and often is, used instead of which:

    The book that (which) I am reading at the moment is very interesting.

    In non-defining relative clauses, only which can be used:

    This book, which is about colour, was written by a blind man.

    Which, but not that can refer to a situation as well as a noun.:

    John decided not to come, which was a great relief.
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    Default Re: What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?

    Thanks. But my question is:
    What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?
    Sorry for my mistake.
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    Default Re: What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?

    My mistake. Sorry.
    I don't know what happened there.
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    Default Re: What is the Difference Between "find" and "find out" ?

    If you find something, it has usually been lost or hidden.

    of you find out something, you discover some information.
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