know
verb
\ ˈnō
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knew\ ˈnü
also ˈnyü \;
known\ ˈnōn
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knowing
also ˈnyü \;
known\ ˈnōn
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knowing
Definition of know
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a(1)
: to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
(2)
: to have understanding of
importance of knowing oneself
(3)
: to recognize the nature of : discern
b(1)
: to recognize as being the same as something previously known
(2)
: to be acquainted or familiar with
(3)
: to have experience of
2a
: to be aware of the truth or factuality of : be convinced or certain of
b
: to have a practical understanding of
knows how to write
3
archaic
: to have sexual intercourse with
1
: to have knowledge
2
: to be or become cognizant
—sometimes used interjectionally with you especially as a filler in informal speech
know from
: to have knowledge of
didn't know from sibling rivalry— Penny Marshall
know
nounDefinition of know (Entry 2 of 2)
in the know
: in possession of exclusive knowledge or information
broadly
: well-informed
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Other Words from know
Verb
knowable
\ ˈnō-ə-bəl
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adjective
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adjective
knower
\ ˈnō-ər
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noun
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noun
Examples of know in a Sentence
Verb
He knows a lot about the history of the town. Do you know the answer? I don't know her name. Do you know what time it is? I don't know the words to that song. They knew a good deal about the problem. She knows the rules of the game. If you want the answer, ask someone who knows. I don't know much about art, but I know what I like. She knows that many people will not believe her.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Experts don’t know why this affects some people and not others and have found that simply continuing with antibiotic treatment can do more harm to a person’s system than good, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. — Kate Sheridan, SELF, "Here’s Exactly What to Do if a Tick Bites You," 14 July 2018 Today, Kardashian West is known for switching up her hair often, wearing butt-length extensions and wigs in lots of different colors and styles. — Lindsey V Thompson, Allure, "Kim Kardashian West Shares a Throwback Picture Minus Her Hair Extensions and Fake Lashes," 13 July 2018 That ruling overturned the 2015 decision by the state labor board, formally known as the Public Employment Relations Board. — David Garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "If state Supreme Court rules against San Diego on pensions, it could could cost city millions," 14 July 2018 The home, known as the house on bluff, also has high tech features. — David Gleisner, Daily Southtown, "Rare glass house carved into hillside hits the market in Olympia Fields," 14 July 2018 Their cell membranes, for example, are made up of two different kinds of fatty molecules, known as lipids. — Prachi Patel, Scientific American, "Engineered Microbe Shakes Up the Tree of Life," 13 July 2018 The Armenian Shadow Puppet Theater, known as Karagyoz, was especially popular in the 18th century. — Allison Keyes, Smithsonian, "Illuminating the Shadowy Art of Armenian Puppet Theater," 13 July 2018 World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, was ejected 11 times during his 17 year NBA career. — Joseph Spears, Indianapolis Star, "Metta World Peace ejected from game after punting the ball into the crowd," 13 July 2018 The 52-year-old site, officially known as Monarch Hill Renewable Energy Park, is inching toward being full. — Anne Geggis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mount Trashmore, the landfill that's over 20 stories, will grow bigger and taller," 13 July 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Her husband of 23 years, Mark Consuelos, gushed about her know-how. — Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, "Ballet slay! Kelly Ripa awes in Instagram post on her toes in pointe shoes," 14 Aug. 2019 Rotterdam now welcomes 70 delegations a year from fact-finders seeking to apply Dutch know-how to New Jersey, Jakarta and points in between. — The Economist, "Climate change is a remorseless threat to the world’s coasts," 17 Aug. 2019 Stan, as lead engineer and mentor, was the creative force behind the studio, while Dave, with his technical know-how, made the custom designed and crafted technology that pioneered modern music. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Pomerado News, "REVIEW: SD REP’s new show is a delightful look at music history," 14 Aug. 2019 There’s going to be some people who likely didn’t know of the internment. — Washington Post, "New AMC drama follows Japanese American internment horror," 10 Aug. 2019 Be available for up to 7-10 days of filming (staggered over 7-8 weeks).| Be enthusiastic about working with Jonathan and his design team who have the know-how to help create your dream home. — Megan Stein, Country Living, "How Much Does It Cost to Get on Drew and Jonathan Scott's 'Property Brothers?'," 3 Aug. 2019 Take this quiz to test your know-how, learn the history of birth control, and discover the latest information to share with your teen. — Brittany Risher, Woman's Day, "Is Your Daughter's Birth Control Pill the Same One You Took As a Teen?," 2 Aug. 2019 The exposure may be creepier in public places, such as a subway, a bar, or a department store, where anyone with some low-cost hardware and a little know-how can collect the details of all Apple devices that have BLE turned on. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "Apple’s AirDrop and password sharing features can leak iPhone numbers," 1 Aug. 2019 Hirsch, who launched her label in 2017, is know for her modern approach to bridal. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Zoë Kravitz Wears the Ultimate Cool Girl Bridal Label in Paris," 29 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'know.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for know
know
verb
English Language Learners Definition of know
: to have (information of some kind) in your mind
: to understand (something) : to have a clear and complete idea of (something)