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know

[noh] / noʊ /




Usage

What are other ways to say know? To know something is to be aware of it as a fact or truth: He knows the basic facts of the subject. I know that he agrees with me. To comprehend is to know something thoroughly and to perceive its relationships to certain other ideas, facts, etc. To understand is to be fully aware not only of the meaning of something but also of its implications: I could comprehend all he said, but did not understand that he was joking.

Example Sentences

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The great thing about this discovery is that we now know that we can measure such tiny asteroids from Earth.

From Space Scoop

The actor is best known for starring as Brad Taylor in “Home Improvement,” the eldest child of the show’s core family.

From Los Angeles Times

But his teams are known for being well-rounded — James Madison averages 37.8 points, ranking No. 10 nationally, while giving up 16 points, also ranking No. 10.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re also known as the “Devil Winds” and have historically fueled the worst fires in the region’s history, including the deadly firestorms in January.

From Los Angeles Times

“You know, your furniture sucks. It’s pretentious and looks like a middle school kid could’ve carved it.”

From Salon