know
know
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /noʊ/
Syllable Breakdown:
no:
/n/ - alveolar nasal
/oʊ/ - long open-mid back rounded vowel
Word Form Variations
Singular: know
Plural: knows (present tense, third person singular)
Past Tense: knew
Past Participle: known
Present Participle: knowing
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
(Verb)
Definition: To be aware of or familiar with something; to have knowledge or understanding of.
Synonyms: understand, comprehend, recognize, perceive, grasp
Antonyms: misunderstand, misconceive, be unaware of, be ignorant of
Example: I know how to ride a bike.
(Noun)
Definition: A fact or piece of information that is known.
Synonyms: knowledge, understanding, awareness, comprehension, familiarity
Antonyms: ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding
Example: The know of the matter is crucial.
(Adjective)
Definition: Recognized or familiar.
Synonyms: familiar, recognized, acknowledged, established, notorious
Antonyms: unknown, unfamiliar, unrecognized, obscure
Example: The known facts about the case are limited.
Examples of Use
Books
"I knew that I had to act quickly." (The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
"He knows more about this subject than anyone I've ever met." (The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien)
Newspapers
"The police know who the suspect is, but they don't have enough evidence to arrest him." (The New York Times)
"It is important to know the facts before making a decision." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications
"I know how you feel. I've been there too." (A blog post on mental health)
"The article claims to know the secret to happiness." (A news article on a website)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"I know you're right, but I can't do it." (A dialogue from a movie)
"I don't know what to do next." (A character's internal monologue in a video game)
"I know you're out there somewhere." (A song lyric)
General Public Discourse
"Do you know where the nearest grocery store is?" (A question asked on a public forum)
"I know it's hard, but you can do it." (A motivational quote)
"I know what you mean. I've been feeling the same way." (A conversation between friends)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Know
"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge."
— Confucius"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."
— Socrates"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom."
— Aristotle"The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know."
— Albert Einstein"Do what you know is right, not what you think the high headquarters wants or what you think will make you look good."
— Norman Schwarzkopf"You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice."
— Bob Marley"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
— William Shakespeare"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
— Henry David Thoreau"The man who knows when to keep silent is a wise man indeed."
— Anonymous"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
Etymology
The word "know" has been around for a very long time. It comes from an old language called Proto-Indo-European, which is like the ancestor of many languages spoken today, including English.
Originally, the word meant something like "to see" or "to perceive." Over time, its meaning changed to mean "to understand" or "to be aware of." People started using it to talk about having knowledge or information.
The first known use of the word "know" in English was around the year 1000. It was used in a similar way to how we use it today.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Know
Common Phrases:
To know better: To be aware of the consequences of one's actions.
To know one's own mind: To be certain of one's opinions or intentions.
To know the ropes: To be familiar with a particular activity or situation.
To know someone inside and out: To be very familiar with someone.
To know what's what: To be well-informed or aware of the situation.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To know the score: To be aware of the situation or facts.
To know the drill: To be familiar with a particular procedure or routine.
To know the lay of the land: To be familiar with a place or situation.
To know the difference between right and wrong: To have a moral compass.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To be in the know: To be aware of the latest information or developments (similar to "to be in the loop").
To have a clue: To have an idea or understanding (similar to "to know the score").
To be up to speed: To be well-informed or knowledgeable (similar to "to know the ropes").
To be on the ball: To be alert, aware, and quick to react (similar to "to know what's what").
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Definition of know from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
