Definition of know - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
informationbe informed or have information
- I know about the meeting tomorrow.
2.
familiaritybe familiar with someone or something
- I know this city well.
3.
understandingunderstand through experience or study
- She knows a lot about history.
4.
skillshave the skills to do something
- He knows how to swim.
5.
certaintybe absolutely certain or sure about something
- I know that I left the keys on the table.
6.
awarenessbecome aware or cognizant of something
- She came to know that the museum was closed only after she arrived.
7.
feelingexperience something deeply
- He knows the pain of loss.
Noun
1.
understandingknowledge or awareness about something
- He is in the know about the secret plan.
2.
geographyRare UK small hill or moundRare UK
- We picnicked atop a know overlooking the marsh.
Images of know
small hill or mound
Expressions with know
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used to say nobody knows the true answer
Heaven knows where she went after the party.
used to imply that nobody can know the answer
Who knows why he did that?
used to emphasize uncertainty
God knows where he went.!
used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge
Goodness knows where she went after the party.
to the extent of someone's knowledge or awareness
As far as she knows, the meeting is still on.
without realizing or noticing
We were hiking, and before we knew it, the sun had already set.
clearly has strong skill or knowledge in some area
Ask Priya—she certainly knows her stuff about car engines.
suddenly and unexpectedly something happens
I was daydreaming; next thing he knows, the car has stopped suddenly.
used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge
Christ only knows where she went after the meeting.
desperation causes people to ignore usual limits
When faced with hunger, desperation knows no limits.
extreme excitement or eagerness
Her enthusiasm knows no bounds when it comes to helping others.
possibly true because nobody knows the facts
For all anyone knows, he could be in Paris.
as far as one is aware
For all I know, they could already be halfway to the airport.
only a higher power knows the answer or truth
God alone knows where he went.
in a way not understood by the speaker
God knows how he managed to finish on time.
expressing confusion about an inexplicable situation
He chose the long route, God knows why.
used to stress the unknown or unknowable
God only knows why he did that.
used to express puzzlement or lack of understanding
She left the party early, goodness knows why.
expresses surprise or confusion about something unknown
Goodness only knows why he did that!
greed can be limitless
His desire for wealth shows that greed knows no bounds.
no limit to what can be imagined
In the world of fiction, imagination knows no bounds.
imagination has no boundaries or restrictions
In art, imagination knows no limits.
conveys exasperation or resignation
Lord knows, I've told him a thousand times.
expresses uncertainty about something unknown
He spent his money on Lord knows what.
Origin of know
Old English, cnāwan (perceive)
Terms with know included in their meaning
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close bond
person you know well and like
language
know and use a language
find out
come to know or find out information
not knowing location
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
uncertainty
statement meaning you are unable to know or distinguish something clearly
inquisitiveness
desire to learn or know about something
inquisitive
eager to learn or know more about something
attention curiosity
makes you want to know more or pay attention
pattern
easy to know before it happens or is obvious
curiosity
showing curiosity or desire to know more
curiosity
feel curious or want to know about something
limited knowledge
based on what I know or have noticed
knowledge
know about something
social interaction
start to get to know people socially
acquaintance
someone you know through another person
understanding
understand or know something fairly well
timekeeping
know the correct time of day
confusion
do not know or cannot understand something
privacy
not my place to know or ask about
not your concern
not something someone should know or be involved with
curiosity
motivated by curiosity or desire to know
thoughts
know what someone is thinking without being told
verification
check something personally to know if it is true
uncertain outcome
do something when you do not know what will happen
Examples of know in a sentence
I know the answer to that question. Do you know the new manager? They know the rules by heart. I know how to fix the car. They know the rules of the game. She knows how to play the piano.
They know how to fix the car. She knows the answer to the question. They know the truth about the incident. He didn't know about the surprise party. Do you know if the store is open? She knows the relief of hearing good news. Only veterans know the fear of combat. Being in the know gives him an advantage at work. She is always in the know about the latest trends. The ancient knowe was covered in wildflowers. They picnicked on the sunny knowe by the river.
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- French:savoir, connaissance, ...
- German:wissen, Wissen, ...
- Italian:sapere, conoscenza, ...
- Spanish:saber, conocimiento, ...
- Portuguese:saber, conhecimento, ...
- Chinese:知道, 小土丘或小圆岗, ...
- Japanese:知る, 知識, ...
- Arabic:عَرَفَ, مَعْرِفَة, ...
- Hebrew:לָדַעַת, יְדִיעָה, ...
- Russian:знать, осведомленность, ...
- Ukrainian:знати, знання, ...
- Hindi:जानना, जानकारी, ...
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