Know

Quick meaning: Know is a verb meaning (transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.

Meaning

(transitive) To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To be or become aware or cognizant.
2. (transitive) To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
3. (intransitive, obsolete) To be acquainted (with another person).
4. (transitive) To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
5. (transitive) To experience.
6. To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.
7. (transitive) To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.

Example Sentences

She knows where I live.

I know that I’m right and you’re wrong.

He knew something terrible was going to happen.

Malware's sometimes been known to sit dormant for a long time.

Word Forms

• knows
• knowing
• knowed
• known
• knowest
• knoweth
• knowe

Synonyms for know

Depending on context, synonyms include coitize, bang, experience, recognize, acknowledge, love.

Antonyms for know

Common opposites include ignore.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include informed, knowledgeable, enlightened, well-read, wise, well-educated.

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