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know
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- pronunciation:
- no
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- know by sight
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| 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.He knows where they live.Do you know the capital of Brazil?I have never known her to act so irresponsibly.
- synonyms:
- perceive
- similar words:
- appreciate, apprehend, comprehend, experience, fathom, follow, grasp, possess, realize, recognize, see, understand, witness
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| definition 2: |
to have the necessary skill or information.
Do you know how to ski?Don't worry. I know how to get there.- synonyms:
- can
- similar words:
- recall, remember
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| definition 3: |
to be sure that; be aware that.
I know that you'll pass the test this time.I know I could be wrong about this.- synonyms:
- acknowledge, appreciate, realize, understand
- similar words:
- perceive
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| 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
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| 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. |
| related words: |
believe, comprehend, enjoy, perceive, profess, repute, seize, take, taste, tell, understand |
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| 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
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| related words: |
travel |
| phrase: |
know by sight |
The words know and no sound alike but have different meanings.
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