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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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"We know it is not reflective of the community of Galliagh, and that this type of reckless activity is not supported by the community," the senior officer said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"But we know this virus and we know how to stop it."

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I feel like we all subconsciously know that it’s not good for us to be relentless workaholics, to always be striving, always moving our own goal posts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But the suit against the IRS was in court and the judge in the case, Kathleen Williams, didn’t know what to make of it.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“Siyo! I’m Lucy. Do you know where the paints and brushes are supposed to be stored?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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