Learning language
Translation language
noun · B2 · often · UK/US

discovery

discovery

Meaning of discovery

finding something new

Learn discovery with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B2often

discovery fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ə dɪˈskʌvəri/
American English/dɪˈskʌvəri/
Russian transcription[ɐtˈkrɨtʲɪje]
discovery
discovery - открытие
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Tourism and Adventures"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

discovery with Russian translation

discovery usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её открытие тихого сада за кафе сделало день особенным.

Her discovery of a quiet garden behind the café made the day special.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Их открытие скрытого пляжа порадовало всю группу.

Their discovery of a hidden beach pleased the whole group.

Learn by topic

discovery belongs to the topic "Tourism and Adventures". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

discoveryоткрытие
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

discovery synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between discovery / finding / unearthing / revelation / breakthrough / detection

🇬🇧English
discovery

A general term for finding something previously unknown; neutral, used for geographic, scientific or personal finds.

B2Very Often

Our discovery of the hidden waterfall became the highlight of the hike.

Наше открытие скрытого водопада стало главной достопримечательностью похода.

🇬🇧English

Emphasises the result of searching or research; often a concrete item, observation or data point.

B2Very Often

The finding of an old map changed our route on the expedition.

Находка старой карты изменила наш маршрут во время экспедиции.

U
🇬🇧English
unearthing

Literally means digging up or uncovering (often archaeological); can be used metaphorically for revealing hidden facts or sites.

B2Rarely

The unearthing of the ancient campsite gave a new story to our trek's route.

Раскопки древнего лагеря добавили новую историю к нашему маршруту похода.

R
🇬🇧English
revelation

Often means a sudden, sometimes emotional disclosure or insight; can be personal or interpretive rather than a physical find.

B2Rarely

The guide's explanation was a revelation about the region's hidden past.

Объяснение гида оказалось откровением о скрытом прошлом региона.

B
🇬🇧English
breakthrough

A major advance or significant, often sudden progress, typically in research or technology; implies high impact.

B2Often

Finding a safe route through the glacier was a breakthrough for the climbing team.

Нахождение безопасного пути через ледник стало прорывом для альпкоманды.

D
🇬🇧English
detection

Emphasises the process or act of discovering presence (often by instruments, sensors or tests) rather than the broader significance of the finding.

B2Often

The early detection of the storm allowed the group to reach shelter in time.

Раннее обнаружение шторма позволило группе вовремя добраться до укрытия.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for discovery

How to pronounce discovery and what this word means

discovery translation: открытие. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce discovery

/ə dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery translation

открытие

discovery examples

Her discovery of a quiet garden behind the café made the day special.

discovery transcription

/ə dɪˈskʌvəri/, /dɪˈskʌvəri/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

discovery meaning: what does it mean?

finding something new

discovery pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

discovery is pronounced as /ə dɪˈskʌvəri/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

discovery definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Her discovery of a quiet garden behind the café made the day special. Translation: Её открытие тихого сада за кафе сделало день особенным.

Is discovery part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?

Yes, discovery (открытие) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is discovery part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, discovery (открытие) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn discovery in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.