Cool MateMeaning of I know
In simple words: I'm aware or have knowledge about something.
I know in a sentence
- I know the answer to this question.
- You think I don't know, but I do!
- She said, 'I know how to fix this.'
How to use I know
Used to express understanding or familiarity. Avoid in formal writing; better alternatives exist.
Grammar pattern
know + object
Memory hint
Think of knowing as having a light bulb in your brain that lights up.
Related words
Collocations with I know
- I know that
- I know you
- I know him
Synonyms for I know
- I'm aware
- I understand
- I'm familiar with
- I realize
- I comprehend
Common mistakes with I know
- Confusing 'I know' with 'I knew', which refers to past knowledge.
- Using 'I know' in inappropriate contexts, like formal speeches.
- Omitting the subject, resulting in an incomplete thought.
I know appears in
I know in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أعرف
أنا على علم أو لدي معرفة بشيء ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি জানি
আমি কোনো কিছু সম্পর্কে অবগত বা জানি।
- GermanDeutsch
Ich weiß
Ich bin mir etwas bewusst oder habe Kenntnis davon.
- SpanishEspañol
Lo sé
Soy consciente o tengo conocimiento de algo.
- Persianفارسی
میدونم
یعنی حواسم هست یا در مورد یه چیزی اطلاعات دارم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je sais
Je suis au courant ou j'ai des infos sur un truc.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे पता है
मुझे किसी चीज़ के बारे में पता है या जानकारी है।
- ItalianItaliano
Lo so
Sono consapevole o ho conoscenza di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eu sei
Estou ciente ou tenho conhecimento sobre algo.
- RussianРусский
Я знаю
Я в курсе или имею знания о чем-то.
- Urduاردو
مجھے معلوم ہے
میں کسی چیز سے واقف ہوں یا مجھے اس کا علم ہے۔
- Chinese中文
我知道
我知道或者了解某事。
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Frequently asked questions about I know
What does I know mean?
I'm aware or have knowledge about something.
What is the definition of I know?
An expression indicating awareness or understanding of something.
How do you use I know in a sentence?
I know the answer to this question.
Can you give another example of I know?
You think I don't know, but I do!
What are synonyms for I know?
Common alternatives include I'm aware, I understand, I'm familiar with, I realize, I comprehend.
What is the opposite of I know?
Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook, forget.
What words go with I know?
It commonly pairs with I know that, I know you, I know him.
What are common mistakes when using I know?
Confusing 'I know' with 'I knew', which refers to past knowledge. Using 'I know' in inappropriate contexts, like formal speeches. Omitting the subject, resulting in an incomplete thought.
How do you pronounce I know?
US: //aɪ noʊ//, UK: //aɪ nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I know?
Used to express understanding or familiarity. Avoid in formal writing; better alternatives exist.