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Definition of Kent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyUK county in southeast England known for agricultureUK
- Kent is famous for its beautiful countryside.
2.
Washington cityUS city in King County, Washington, suburb of SeattleUS
- Kent is a growing city near Seattle.
3.
namessurname from Old English derived from the place name
- Clark Kent is a fictional character.
4.
artRare US United States painter noted for his woodcutsRare US
- Rockwell Kent's art is displayed in many galleries.
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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)
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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
acr: Kent State University
place where people go to learn
geography
coastal town in Kent, England
acr: University of Kent at Canterbury
university located in Canterbury
England
town in Kent, England, known for its dockyard
Ontario
community in Ontario, Canada, part of Chatham-Kent
kent town
town and port in Kent England
village Kent
village in Kent, England, site of a famous castle
Michigan city
city in Kent County, Michigan
Rhode Island city
city in Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
modern dialect
the dialect of Modern English spoken in Kent
old english
dialect of Old English spoken in Kent
geography
relating to Kent, a county in England
language
pertaining to the dialect of Kent
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.
The museum hosted a retrospective of Kent's work.
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- Chinese:肯特郡, 肯特, ...
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- Arabic:كِنْت, كينت, ...
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- Ukrainian:Кент, Роквелл Кент, ...
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Definition of kent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
recognitionRare UK recognized or acknowledged by manyRare UK
- The song is kent across the country.
2.
knowledgeableRare UK having knowledge or understandingRare UK
- He was kent in the ways of the forest.
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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- French:connu, connaissant, ...
- German:bekannt, wissend, ...
- Italian:conosciuto, esperto, ...
- Spanish:reconocido, conocedor, ...
- Portuguese:conhecido, conhecedor, ...
- Chinese:广为人知的, 熟悉, ...
- Japanese:知られている, 精通している, ...
- Arabic:مَعروف, واسع المعرفة, ...
- Hebrew:מֻכָּר, בַּקִּי, ...
- Russian:известный, знающий, ...
- Ukrainian:відомий, обізнаний, ...
- Hindi:पहचाना, जानकार, ...
Definition of ken - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
knowledgeDated range of knowledge or perceptionDated
- The mysteries of the universe are beyond our ken.
2.
maritimeDated range of vision especially at seaDated
- The ship appeared on the horizon, within our ken.
Verb
1.
knowledgeDated UK know or understand somethingDated UK
- I ken what you mean.
2.
perceptionDated UK perceive or recognize by sightDated UK
- I can ken the mountains from here.
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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.
She kens the path through the forest.
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- French:savoir, comprendre, ...
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- Italian:conoscenza, capire, ...
- Spanish:entendimiento, entender, ...
- Portuguese:conhecimento, entender, ...
- Chinese:认知范围, 明白, ...
- Japanese:見識, わかる, ...
- Arabic:مَدى الإدراك, عَرَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:תְּחוּם הַיְּדִיעָה, לָדַעַת, ...
- Russian:понимание, знать, ...
- Ukrainian:розуміння, знати, ...
- Hindi:ज्ञान, जानना, ...
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