Know – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Know is a common English verb used to talk about having information, understanding, or awareness about something or someone.
Meaning:
The verb know usually means being aware of facts, understanding how something works, or recognizing someone or something because you’ve learned or experienced it. It can also mean realizing or remembering information (for example, “I know that feeling”).
Definition:
To possess information, facts, or understanding about something or someone; to have knowledge, comprehension, or familiarity based on experience, learning, or recognition.
Example Sentences:
- I know how to play the piano because I’ve been practicing for years.
- She knows the answer to the question, so she raised her hand.
- Do you know where my keys are? I can’t find them anywhere.
- Before the interview, I learned the company’s mission, so I know what they value.
- I don’t fully recognize that person, but I think I might have met them once.
Know Synonyms:
- Knowledge (as a related idea): having information or awareness
- Understand
- Recognize
- Grasp
- Learn
- Realize
Know Antonyms:
- Ignore
- Forget
- Misunderstand
- Unknow
- Disregard
- Keep (in context: not sharing or not revealing what you know)
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