finder

Everyday

1. A finder is a person who finds something. tree →
2. A finder is a tool or device that helps you find something, like a viewfinder on a camera or a stud finder. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, if you find something lost, take it to a grown-up, the school office or the police. The saying finders keepers, losers weepers is a playground rule, but it is not fair or honest for valuable things. Phrases: finders keepers, finder's fee, viewfinder, pathfinder.

Examples

• The finder of the lost dog got a reward. tree →
• Finders keepers is not a fair rule for things you find at school. tree →
• Look through the viewfinder to take a photo. tree →
• Please return the wallet; the finder will get a thank-you. tree →
• The cat is a great mouse finder! tree →
• If you find money, give it to a grown-up so it can go back to its owner. tree →

Note

Countable: a finder, finders. Made from find + -er (a person who does something). Trap: finders keepers is a children's saying, not the law; in most places you must try to return lost property to its owner.