Definitions

know

[noh, nou] / noʊ, naʊ /

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.

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“I know where it is,” he said through the grimace.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The only way I know it was a tow truck was because of our home cameras. It’s the same strategy, backing up and taking the car in minutes,” Zavala said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Danny Rohl knows there is still a long, long way to go, but Rangers have dragged themselves back into this title race."

From BBC

"We will look to the mirror and know the position we are in, and nobody from the squad wants to play second division next season," said West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek.

From BBC

Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.

From BBC

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