know
noun
- 1
the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
he is always in the know
verb
- 1
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne
We do not recognize your gods
- 2
be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
She doesn't know this composer
Do you know my sister?
- 3
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
I know that the President lied to the people
I want to know who is winning the game!
- 4
be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt
I know that I left the key on the table
Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
- 5
know how to do or perform something
She knows how to knit
Does your husband know how to cook?
- 6
have fixed in the mind
I know Latin
This student knows her irregular verbs
- 7
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
I know the feeling!
have you ever known hunger?
- 8
perceive as familiar
I know this voice!
- 9
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
The child knows right from wrong
- 10
know the nature or character of
we all knew her as a big show-off
- 11
have sexual intercourse with
This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm
Adam knew Eve
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