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Know

/nəʊ/

Know is a verb and noun with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
    “He knew something terrible was going to happen.”
  2. To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
    “Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.”
noun
  1. Knowledge; the state of knowing.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms coitize go to bed with sleep with

Origin

From Middle English knowen.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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