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Happened to find vs Happened to found

The correct phrase is "happened to find." The verb "find" should be in the base form after the phrase "happened to." The incorrect phrase "happened to found" uses the past tense of the verb, which is not appropriate in this context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

Happened to find

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a coincidence or unexpected discovery of something.

Examples:

  • I happened to find my lost keys under the couch.
  • She happened to find a rare coin in her backyard.
  • They happened to find a great restaurant while exploring the city.
  • He happened to find an old photo album in the attic.
  • We happened to find a beautiful hiking trail during our trip.

Happened to found

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "found" should not be used in the past tense after the phrase "happened to."


Alternatives:

  • happened to find
  • happened to discover
  • happened to come across
  • happened to stumble upon
  • happened to encounter

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