Know: meaning, definitions and examples

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know

 

[ noสŠ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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?
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคพเคจเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wissen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tahu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiedzieฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿฅใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท savoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saber

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›dฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vedieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿฅ้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vedeti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒชแƒแƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bilmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #108, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.