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   know

   /nəʊ/

   verb

   • 1. be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information: "most people know that CFCs can damage the ozone layer" Similar be awarerealizebe conscioushave knowledgebe informedhave informationnoticeperceiveseesenserecognizeunderstandappreciateinformal:savvylatch on to something
   • ▪ have knowledge or information concerning: "I would write to him if I knew his address" Similar have knowledge ofbe aware ofbe cognizant ofbe informed ofbe apprised of
   • ▪ be absolutely certain or sure about something: "I just knew it was something I wanted to do"
   • 2. have developed a relationship with (someone) through meeting and spending time with them; be familiar or friendly with: "he knew and respected Laura" Similar be acquainted withhave metbe familiar withbe friends withbe friendly withbe on good terms withbe close tobe intimate withsocialize withassociate withhave dealings withunderstandhave insight intobe in sympathy withempathize withkeninformal:be thick with
   • ▪ have a good command of (a subject or language). Similar be familiar withbe conversant withbe acquainted withhave knowledge ofbe versed inbe knowledgeable abouthave masteredhave a grasp ofgraspunderstandcomprehendapprehendhave learnedhave memorizedhave learned by heartinformal:be clued up onhave something taped
   • ▪ recognize (someone or something): "Isabel couldn't hear the words clearly but she knew the voice"
   • ▪ be familiar or acquainted with (something): "a little restaurant she knew near Leicester Square"
   • ▪ have personal experience of (an emotion or situation): "a man who had known better times" Similar experiencehave experience ofgo throughundergolive throughmeetmeet withencountertaste
   • ▪ regard or perceive as having a specified characteristic: "the loch is known as a dangerous area for swimming"
   • ▪ give (someone or something) a particular name or title: "the doctor was universally known as ‘Hubert’"
   • ▪ be able to distinguish one person or thing from (another): "you are convinced you know your own baby from any other in the world" Similar distinguishtell apartdifferentiatetelltell which is whichdiscriminaterecognizepick outidentifymake outdiscernsee
   • 3. have sexual intercourse with (someone). archaic

   Word Origin Old Englishcnāwan (earlier gecnāwan) ‘recognize, identify’, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin (g)noscere, Greek gignōskein, also by can1 and ken.

   Derivatives

   • 1. knower noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   • N

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   • W

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKNOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KNOW definition: 1. to have information in your mind: 2. used to ask someone to tell you a piece of information…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › knowKnow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of KNOW is to perceive directly : have direct cognition of. How to use know in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionknow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of know verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › knowKnow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To know something means to have a piece of information or a certain understanding of something. If someone tells you their phone number and you remember it, you know.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKNOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   SYNONYMS 1. know, comprehend, understand imply being aware of meanings. To know is to be aware of something as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › knowKnow - definition of know by The Free Dictionary

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   Define know. know synonyms, know pronunciation, know translation, English dictionary definition of know. to understand as true: I know the sun will come up tomorrow.; to be aware of: I know his eyes are green.; to be acquainted with: I know her sister.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › knowKNOW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   To know something is to perceive or understand it as fact or truth. When should you use this verb over understand or comprehend? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › knowknow - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Oct 16, 2024 · know (third-person singular simple present knows, present participle knowing, simple past knew or (nonstandard) knowed, past participle known or (colloquial and nonstandard) knew) (transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that. Question things.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of know – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    KNOW definition: 1. to have knowledge or information about something in your mind: 2. to be familiar with a person…. Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › knowKnow Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Know definition: To perceive directly; grasp in the mind with clarity or certainty.