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know

The word “know” has 1 syllable: know

It's pronounced as /noʊ/

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In the thesaurus, “know” has 108 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for know along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for know

Antonyms for know

Meanings of know

  • noun
    1. Knowledge; the state of knowing.
  • verb
    1. To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
    2. To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
    3. To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
    4. To experience.
    5. To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.
    6. To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
    7. To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.
    8. To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to ’know someone in the biblical sense’ or to ‘know Biblically.’.
    9. To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
    10. To be or become aware or cognizant.
    11. To be acquainted (with another person).
    12. To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).

Example Sentences

  • I know the answer to this question.
  • Do you know where she went after the meeting?
  • He doesn't know how to swim yet.
  • We know that honesty is important in any relationship.
  • They know the risks but decided to proceed anyway.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to know, such as: absorb, abstain, accept, acquaintance, apperceive, appreciate, apprehend.

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ABCs

daresay

ken

take

take account of

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