Know: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
know
[ noส ]
to have information
Be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
Synonyms
comprehend, realize, understand
Examples of usage
- I know where she lives.
- Do you know the answer to this question?
to be familiar or acquainted with
Have personal knowledge of.
Synonyms
be acquainted with, be familiar with, be versed in
Examples of usage
- I know him from college.
- She knows how to play the piano.
knowledge or awareness
Information or awareness gained through experience or education.
Synonyms
cognition, understanding, wisdom
Examples of usage
- He has a vast knowledge of history.
- She has no knowledge of the subject.
Translations
Translations of the word "know" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saber
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช wissen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tahu
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฝะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wiedzieฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅใ
๐ซ๐ท savoir
๐ช๐ธ saber
๐น๐ท bilmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ vฤdฤt
๐ธ๐ฐ vedieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ vedeti
๐ฎ๐ธ vita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bilmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ saber
Etymology
The word 'know' originated from the Old English word 'cnawan', meaning 'to know, perceive, recognize'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic and Indo-European languages. The concept of knowledge and awareness has been central to human communication and understanding since ancient times. The word has evolved over centuries, reflecting the importance of acquiring information and understanding in human societies.
See also: connoisseur, foreknowledge, knowingly, knowledge, known, unknowing, unknowingly, unknowledgeable.