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know

 
 
pronunciation:
no
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
phrases:
know by sight
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: knows, knowing, knew, known
definition 1: perceive directly or be aware of something through learning or observation.
I know that it's raining.[verb + (that) + clause ] He knows where they live.[verb + WH/whether/if + clause ] Do you know the capital of Brazil?I have never known her to act so irresponsibly.[verb + smby/smth + infinitive ]
 
synonyms:
perceive
similar words:
appreciate, apprehend, comprehend, experience, fathom, follow, grasp, possess, realize, recognize, see, understand, witness
definition 2: to have the necessary skill or information.
Do you know how to ski?[verb + WH/whether + infinitive ] Don't worry. I know how to get there.[verb + WH/whether + infinitive ]
synonyms:
can
similar words:
recall, remember
definition 3: to be sure that; be aware that.
I know that you'll pass the test this time.[verb + (that) + clause ] I know I could be wrong about this.[verb + (that) + clause ]
synonyms:
acknowledge, appreciate, realize, understand
similar words:
perceive
definition 4: to be acquainted with.
He knows some famous people.I know that word, but I don't remember how to spell it.
similar words:
acquaint, associate with, familiarize, recognize
definition 5: to have the experience of.
They've lived sheltered lives and have never known poverty or hunger.
definition 6: to be able to recognize or distinguish.
I know this handwriting; it's my mother's.The professor knows an outstanding paper when she sees one.It's amazing how well you know one southern accent from another.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to have knowledge, perception, or understanding.
He is the only one in the family who knows about the accident.She didn't have to tell me what happened--when I saw her face, I knew.Let her do the negotiating. She knows about these things.
synonyms:
apprehend, see, understand
antonyms:
conjecture
similar words:
follow
phrase: know by sight
Homophone Note
The words know and no sound alike but have different meanings.
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