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verb

ˈnō How to pronounce know (audio)
Definition of knownext
1
as in to understand
to have a practical understanding of a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball

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2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public

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3
as in to see
to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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know

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noun

as in information

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Recent Examples of know
Verb
And somebody in your plumbing meeting already knows all of this. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Sapelo Island’s lone residential community is known as Hogg Hummock. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
The combination of Olise’s footwork and Mbappé’s speed creates a don’t-know-where-to-turn predicament for France’s opponents. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 There are local folks in the know, however, who come to stock their own freezers, as well. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for know
Recent Examples of Synonyms for know
  1. understand
  2. experience
  3. see
  4. information
  5. have
  6. recognize
  7. evidence
  8. undergo
Verb
  • Furthermore, understanding compensation gaps helps identify valuable expertise and actionable development paths.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Not necessarily having control of it, but understanding what Kanan did and how this was going to come back to him.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Tangier in Morocco will receive almost five minutes of totality, while parts of Algeria, Tunisia and Libya will experience between five and six minutes beneath generally favorable August skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • People experiencing health emergencies shouldn’t be stuck with surprise bills because someone on their care team isn’t covered by their insurance.
    — Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of experience
Verb
  • Wednesday's meeting saw more than 60 members of the public address the AQMD board to explain how the ongoing situation has affected them.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Washington hasn’t seen a race like this since Thomas Jefferson helped mark America’s 25th birthday on July 4, 1801.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of see
Noun
  • Our eyes collect far more information than our brains can process, so the brain constantly filters what deserves attention.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The information the ambulance driver is getting over the radio is confusing and contradictory.
    — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Verb
  • The bedroom is on floor one, the first door on the right (that door, by the way, has three peepholes carved seemingly at random), and is bedecked in reddish wood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Nixon surrendered 50 receptions in coverage and had 72 tackles (58 solos).
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of have
Verb
  • Travel + Leisure’s 2026 World’s Best Awards recognized several standout properties, with Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, earning the top spot among international wellness retreats for more than a decade.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The family’s case was rejected — despite being first and second generation, and despite Pedro Monasterios and his children having been recognized as citizens just a few years earlier.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recognize
Noun
  • Keep the message short, specific, and free of emotional evidence exhibits.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The evidence is already in the revenue per employee data, which is eclipsing every historical benchmark.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of evidence
Verb
  • Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The group recommends that unapproved synthetic peptide products, currently being obtained from mostly unregulated sources, undergo rigorous regulatory evaluations before licensing.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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