Cool MateMeaning of Know
In simple words: To have information or understanding about something.
Know in a sentence
- Do you know her from school?
- She wants to know more about the project.
- I know a lot of interesting facts.
How to use Know
Grammar pattern
know + object
Memory hint
Think of 'know' as 'knowledge' — if you know something, you have knowledge about it.
Related words
Collocations with Know
- full well
- perfectly well
- very well
- let somebody
- about
- of
- be widely known
- know a lot, nothing, very little, etc.
- you never know
- exactly
- precisely
- immediately
- the next thing I, he, etc. knew
- exactly
- precisely
- immediately
- the next thing I, he, etc. knew
- well
- poorly
- barely
- get to
- for
- be known to somebody
- be widely known
- commonly
- popularly
- affectionately
- to
Synonyms for Know
- distinguish (1), tell (7)
Opposites of Know
- ignorance
- unawareness
Common mistakes with Know
- Confused with 'no' (the opposite of yes).
- Using 'knows' with 'we' instead of 'know'.
- Saying 'I knowed' instead of 'I knew'.
Know appears in
Know in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يعرف
أن تكون لديك معلومات أو فهم عن شيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জানা
কোনো কিছু সম্পর্কে তথ্য বা ধারণা থাকা।
- GermanDeutsch
Kennen, Wissen
Etwas wissen oder verstehen.
- SpanishEspañol
saber, conocer
Tener información o entender algo.
- Persianفارسی
دانستن، شناختن
داشتن اطلاعات یا درک در مورد چیزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Savoir, Connaître
Avoir des informations ou comprendre quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जानना
किसी चीज़ के बारे में जानकारी या समझ होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sapere, Conoscere
Avere informazioni o comprensione riguardo a qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Saber, Conhecer
Ter informação ou entendimento sobre algo.
- RussianРусский
Знать
Иметь информацию или понимание о чем-либо.
- Urduاردو
جاننا
کسی چیز کے بارے میں معلومات یا سمجھ رکھنا۔
- Chinese中文
知道
对某事有信息或理解。
More words like Know
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Know
What does Know mean?
To have information or understanding about something.
What is the definition of Know?
to have information in your mind as a result of experience or because you have learned or been told it
How do you use Know in a sentence?
I know the answer to the question.
Can you give another example of Know?
Do you know her from school?
What are synonyms for Know?
Common alternatives include distinguish (1), tell (7).
What is the opposite of Know?
Opposite meanings include ignorance, unawareness.
What words go with Know?
It commonly pairs with full well, perfectly well, very well, let somebody, about, of, be widely known, know a lot, nothing, very little, etc., you never know, exactly, precisely, immediately, the next thing I, he, etc. knew, exactly, precisely, immediately, the next thing I, he, etc. knew, well, poorly, barely, get to, for, be known to somebody, be widely known, commonly, popularly, affectionately, to.
What are common mistakes when using Know?
Confused with 'no' (the opposite of yes). Using 'knows' with 'we' instead of 'know'. Saying 'I knowed' instead of 'I knew'.
How do you pronounce Know?
US: /["/nəʊ/","/nəʊz/","/nuː/","/nəʊn/","/ˈnəʊɪŋ/","/aɪ ˈnəʊ/","/ˈaɪ nəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/nəʊ/","/nəʊz/","/njuː/","/nəʊn/","/ˈnəʊɪŋ/","/aɪ ˈnəʊ/","/ˈaɪ nəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Know?
Use 'know' when talking about information or familiarity. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it too casually in professional settings.
What CEFR level is Know?
"Know" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.