ALL meanings of know
know
K k - verb with object know to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully. 1
- verb with object know to have established or fixed in the mind or memory: to know a poem by heart; Do you know the way to the park from here? 1
- transitive verb know comprehend 1
- verb with object know to be cognizant or aware of: I know it. 1
- transitive verb know be aware 1
- verb with object know be acquainted with (a thing, place, person, etc.), as by sight, experience, or report: to know the mayor. 1
- transitive verb know sb: be acquainted 1
- verb with object know to understand from experience or attainment (usually followed by how before an infinitive): to know how to make gingerbread. 1
- transitive verb know be conversant, familiar 1
- verb with object know to be able to distinguish, as one from another: to know right from wrong. 1
- transitive verb know have memorized 1
- verb with object know Archaic. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
- transitive verb know distinguish 1
- verb without object know to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. 1
- transitive verb know recognize 1
- verb without object know to be cognizant or aware, as of some fact, circumstance, or occurrence; have information, as about something. 1
- intransitive verb know be aware sb, sth exists 1
- abbreviation KNOW knoll1 . 1
- intransitive verb know hold in mind as fact 1
- idioms know in the know, possessing inside, secret, or special information. 1
- transitive verb know perceive 1
- idioms know know the ropes, Informal. to understand or be familiar with the particulars of a subject or business: He knew the ropes better than anyone else in politics. 1
- noun know Be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information. 1
- verb know If you know a fact, a piece of information, or an answer, you have it correctly in your mind. 0
- verb know If you know someone, you are familiar with them because you have met them and talked to them before. 0
- verb know If you say that you know of something, you mean that you have heard about it but you do not necessarily have a lot of information about it. 0
- verb know If you know about a subject, you have studied it or taken an interest in it, and understand part or all of it. 0
- verb know If you know a language, you have learned it and can understand it. 0
- verb know If you know something such as a place, a work of art, or an idea, you have visited it, seen it, read it, or heard about it, and so you are familiar with it. 0
- verb know If you know how to do something, you have the necessary skills and knowledge to do it. 0
- verb know You can say that someone knows that something is happening when they become aware of it. 0
- verb know If you know something or someone, you recognize them when you see them or hear them. 0
- verb know If someone or something is known as a particular name, they are called by that name. 0
- verb know If you know someone or something as a person or thing that has particular qualities, you consider that they have those qualities. 0
- verb know If you know someone as a person with a particular job or role, you are familiar with them in that job or role, rather than in any other. 0
- verb know to be or feel certain of the truth or accuracy of (a fact, etc) 0
- verb know to be acquainted or familiar with 0
- verb know to have a familiarity or grasp of, as through study or experience 0
- verb know to understand, be aware of, or perceive (facts, etc) 0
- verb know to be sure or aware of (how to be or do something) 0
- verb know to experience, esp deeply 0
- verb know to be intelligent, informed, or sensible enough (to do something) 0
- verb know to be able to distinguish or discriminate 0
- verb know to have sexual intercourse with 0
- verb transitive know to have a clear perception or understanding of; be sure of or well informed about 0
- verb transitive know to be aware or cognizant of; have perceived or learned 0
- verb transitive know to have a firm mental grasp of; have securely in the memory 0
- verb transitive know to experience 0
- verb transitive know to have understanding of or skill in as a result of study or experience 0
- verb transitive know to recognize 0