Kent
kɛnt
Definition

Definition of Kent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographyUKcounty in southeast England known for agricultureUK
  • Kent is famous for its beautiful countryside.
area region
2.
Washington cityUScity in King County, Washington, suburb of SeattleUS
  • Kent is a growing city near Seattle.
none
3.
namessurname from Old English derived from the place name
  • Clark Kent is a fictional character.
family name last name surname
4.
artRareUSUnited States painter noted for his woodcutsRareUS
  • Rockwell Kent's art is displayed in many galleries.
artist painter woodcutter
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the star Alpha Centauri in Centaurus constellation
Rigil Kent is visible in the southern hemisphere.

Origin of Kent

Old English, Cant (border) + tun (settlement)

Terms with Kent included in their meaning

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Ontario community
farming community in Chatham-Kent Ontario Canada
british locality
hamlet in Kingston parish Canterbury district Kent England
Delaware town
town in Kent County, Delaware
Kentish cobnut
specific variety of hazelnut grown in Kent
early England
southern dialect of Old English in Kent
KSUacr.
acr: Kent State University
place where people go to learn
geography
coastal town in Kent, England
UKCacr.
acr: University of Kent at Canterbury
university located in Canterbury

Examples of Kent in a sentence

  • Many tourists visit Kent for its historic sites.
  • Kent hosts an annual fair attracting many visitors.
  • The university in Kent offers diverse programs.
  • The Kent family has a long history.
  • I met a Kent at the conference.
  • Kent's influence on modern art is undeniable.

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  1. French:Kent, ...
  2. German:Kent, ...
  3. Italian:Kent, ...
  4. Spanish:Kent, ...
  5. Portuguese:Kent, ...
  6. Chinese:肯特郡, 肯特, ...
  7. Japanese:ケント, ...
  8. Arabic:كِنْت, كينت, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶנְט, ...
  10. Russian:Кент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Кент, Роквелл Кент, ...
  12. Hindi:केंट, रॉकवेल केंट, ...
kent UK
kɛnt

Definition of kent - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
recognitionRareUKrecognized or acknowledged by manyRareUK
  • The song is kent across the country.
accepted acknowledged recognized
2.
knowledgeableRareUKhaving knowledge or understandingRareUK
  • He was kent in the ways of the forest.
informed knowledgeable
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Origin of kent

Celtic, cantus (border)

Examples of kent in a sentence

  • The brand is kent for its quality products.
  • She was kent about ancient history.
  • They were kent in the traditions of their ancestors.

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  1. French:connu, connaissant, ...
  2. German:bekannt, wissend, ...
  3. Italian:conosciuto, esperto, ...
  4. Spanish:reconocido, conocedor, ...
  5. Portuguese:conhecido, conhecedor, ...
  6. Chinese:广为人知的, 熟悉, ...
  7. Japanese:知られている, 精通している, ...
  8. Arabic:مَعروف, واسع المعرفة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻכָּר, בַּקִּי, ...
  10. Russian:известный, знающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відомий, обізнаний, ...
  12. Hindi:पहचाना, जानकार, ...
ken
kɛn
kennedkenning

Definition of ken - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
knowledgeDatedrange of knowledge or perceptionDated
  • The mysteries of the universe are beyond our ken.
awareness comprehension understanding
2.
maritimeDatedrange of vision especially at seaDated
  • The ship appeared on the horizon, within our ken.
horizon sight view

Verb

tr.
1.
knowledgeDatedUKknow or understand somethingDatedUK
  • I ken what you mean.
comprehend grasp perceive
2.
perceptionDatedUKperceive or recognize by sightDatedUK
  • I can ken the mountains from here.
discern recognize
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outside the range of understanding or knowledge
The mysteries of the universe are beyond ken.
outside the range of one's understanding
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
know a lot about a subject
She really kens her onions when it comes to baking.

Origin of ken

Old English, cennan (to make known)

Examples of ken in a sentence

  • Mathematics is within his ken.
  • The lighthouse was just beyond our ken.
  • The island remained out of ken due to the fog.
  • She kens the way to the village.
  • Do you ken the answer to this riddle?
  • I can ken the truth in his eyes.

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  1. French:savoir, comprendre, ...
  2. German:Erkenntnisbereich, wissen, ...
  3. Italian:conoscenza, capire, ...
  4. Spanish:entendimiento, entender, ...
  5. Portuguese:conhecimento, entender, ...
  6. Chinese:认知范围, 明白, ...
  7. Japanese:見識, わかる, ...
  8. Arabic:مَدى الإدراك, عَرَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּחוּם הַיְּדִיעָה, לָדַעַת, ...
  10. Russian:понимание, знать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розуміння, знати, ...
  12. Hindi:ज्ञान, जानना, ...
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