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Definitions

know

[noh] / noʊ /
VERB
understand information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see
STRONG
apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo
WEAK
be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be informed be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
confuse mix up not get
WEAK
be ignorant forget misinterpret
VERB
be familiar with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
experience feel identify see
STRONG
associate fraternize savor sustain taste undergo
WEAK
be acquainted with be friends with get acquainted have dealings with
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain
WEAK
be ignorant forget misinterpret misunderstand

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 nation needs to know this,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

However, different theories predict different types of fluctuations, which has made it difficult for experimental scientists to know exactly what signals to search for.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

“We are thankful for her many important contributions to this league and this game, and we know she will continue to have a big impact on the court and beyond.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

He does not know when he will be seen.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Sadie had hinted that she and Max had history I didn’t know about.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.