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Did you know

🇬🇧 UK //dɪd jʊ nəʊ// 🇺🇸 US //dɪd jʊ noʊ//

Meaning of Did you know

A phrase used to reveal an interesting piece of information.

In simple words: A phrase used to introduce a fact or information.

Did you know in a sentence

• Did you know that honey never spoils?
• Did you know the Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller in summer?
• Did you know octopuses have three hearts?
• Did you know that bats are the only flying mammals?
• Did you know that a group of flamingos is called a 'flamboyance'?

How to use Did you know

Use it to share interesting facts in casual conversations. It's appropriate in informal contexts but can also be used in neutral settings.

Grammar pattern

standing phrase

Memory hint

Think of sharing a secret, like a whisper that catches attention.

Related words

Collocations with Did you know

• did you know question
• did you know fact
• did you know trivia

Synonyms for Did you know

• you may not know
• have you heard
• let me tell you
• fun fact

Common mistakes with Did you know

• Using it in formal presentations instead of a more formal introduction.
• Forgetting to follow with an engaging fact.
• Misplacing the emphasis on the word 'you'.

Frequently asked questions about Did you know

What does Did you know mean?

A phrase used to introduce a fact or information.

What is the definition of Did you know?

A phrase used to reveal an interesting piece of information.

How do you use Did you know in a sentence?

Did you know that honey never spoils?

Can you give another example of Did you know?

Did you know the Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller in summer?

What are synonyms for Did you know?

Common alternatives include you may not know, have you heard, let me tell you, fun fact.

What words go with Did you know?

It commonly pairs with did you know question, did you know fact, did you know trivia.

What are common mistakes when using Did you know?

Using it in formal presentations instead of a more formal introduction. Forgetting to follow with an engaging fact. Misplacing the emphasis on the word 'you'.

How do you pronounce Did you know?

US: //dɪd jʊ noʊ//, UK: //dɪd jʊ nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Did you know?

Use it to share interesting facts in casual conversations. It's appropriate in informal contexts but can also be used in neutral settings.