Know
Definition
Know is a verb that means to be aware of, to have information or understanding about something, or to recognize and be familiar with a person or thing. It also refers to having a skill or ability acquired through experience or education.
Parts of Speech
- Verb
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /noʊ/
- Respelling: NOH
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /nəʊ/
- Respelling: NOH
Etymology
The word "know" originates from Old English "cnāwan," meaning "to perceive, recognize, or understand," which is derived from Proto-Germanic "knēan" and Proto-Indo-European "gnō-," meaning "to know." It is related to the Latin "gnoscere" and Greek "gnosis," both meaning "knowledge."
Derivatives
- Knowledge (noun)
- Knowing (adjective)
- Knower (noun)
- Known (adjective)
- Unknowable (adjective)
Synonyms
- Understand
- Comprehend
- Recognize
Antonyms
- Forget
- Ignore
- Misunderstand
Usage
The verb "know" is commonly used in various contexts to express familiarity, understanding, or possession of information. For example, "I know the answer to the question" indicates understanding, while "Do you know her?" refers to familiarity with a person.
Related Terms
- Knowledge: Information or understanding acquired through learning or experience.
- Awareness: The state of being conscious or informed about something.
- Recognition: Identifying something or someone previously encountered.
Detailed Definitions
Verb
- To be aware of or have information about something: Refers to understanding or familiarity.
- Example: "I know that the meeting starts at 9 AM."
- To recognize or identify someone or something: Refers to familiarity with a person or object.
- Example: "Do you know this song?"
- To have a skill or ability: Refers to expertise or learned abilities.
- Example: "She knows how to play the piano."
- To perceive directly or intuitively: Refers to an intrinsic understanding or insight.
- Example: "You just know when the timing is right."
know
To “know” something means having information or understanding, as shown by the boy’s thinking.
Do you know this song?
She knows how to play the piano.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 知道 (zhīdào) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʈ͡ʂɨ́.tâʊ̯/
- Respelling in English: "zhee-dau"
- 认识 (rènshí) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʐə̂n.ʂɨ̂/
- Respelling in English: "ren-shee"
🇮🇳 Hindi
- जानना (jānnā) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /d͡ʒɑːn.nɑː/
- Respelling in English: "ja-na"
- पहचानना (pahchānnā) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pəh.t͡ʃɑːn.nɑː/
- Respelling in English: "pah-chan-na"
🇪🇸 Spanish
- Saber - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sa.ˈβeɾ/
- Respelling in English: "sa-ber"
- Conocer - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ko.ˈno.ser/
- Respelling in English: "ko-no-ser"
🇫🇷 French
- Savoir - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sa.vwaʁ/
- Respelling in English: "sa-vwar"
- Connaître - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɔ.nɛtʁ/
- Respelling in English: "ko-net"
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- يعرف (ya'rif) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /jaʕrɪf/
- Respelling in English: "ya-arif"
- يعلم ('ya'lam) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /jaʕlam/
- Respelling in English: "ya-alam"
🇧🇩 Bengali
- জানা (jānā) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /d͡ʒan.a/
- Respelling in English: "ja-na"
- চিনতে (chinatē) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /tʃin.te/
- Respelling in English: "chin-te"
🇷🇺 Russian
- Знать (znat') - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /znatʲ/
- Respelling in English: "znaht"
- Узнавать (uznavat') - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʊznaˈvatʲ/
- Respelling in English: "uz-na-vat"
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- Saber - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /sɐ.ˈβeɾ/
- Respelling in English: "sa-ber"
- Conhecer - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kõ.ˈe.seɾ/
- Respelling in English: "kon-e-ser"
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- Tahu - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ta.hu/
- Respelling in English: "ta-hu"
- Mengenal - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /mə.ŋə.nal/
- Respelling in English: "mən-ge-nal"
🇩🇪 German
- Wissen - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɪsən/
- Respelling in English: "vis-sen"
- Kennen - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɛnən/
- Respelling in English: "ken-nen"
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 知る (shiru) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɕiɾɯ/
- Respelling in English: "shi-ru"
- 見知る (mishiru) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /miɕiɾɯ/
- Respelling in English: "mi-shi-ru"
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- Biết - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɓiət̚˧˩/
- Respelling in English: "byet"
- Nhận biết - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɲaːŋ ɓiət̚˧˩/
- Respelling in English: "nyang byet"
🇰🇷 Korean
- 알다 (alda) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /al.da/
- Respelling in English: "al-da"
- 알아보다 (araboda) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /a.ɾa.bo.da/
- Respelling in English: "a-ra-bo-da"
🇹🇷 Turkish
- Bilmek - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /bil.mek/
- Respelling in English: "bil-mek"
- Tanımak - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ta.nɯ.mak/
- Respelling in English: "ta-ny-mak"
🇵🇰 Urdu
- جاننا (jānnā) - Know (aware of information)
- IPA Pronunciation: /d͡ʒɑːn.nɑː/
- Respelling in English: "ja-na"
- پہچاننا (pahchānnā) - Know (be familiar with)
- IPA Pronunciation: /pəh.t͡ʃɑːn.nɑː/
- Respelling in English: "pah-chan-na"
