know

/nˈoʊ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

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”
know how to do or perform something
“She knows how to knit”
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”
be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
“She doesn't know this composer”
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
“I know the feeling!”
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”
have fixed in the mind
“I know Latin”
have sexual intercourse with
“This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm”
know the nature or character of
“we all knew her as a big show-off”
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
“The child knows right from wrong”
perceive as familiar
“I know this voice!”

noun

the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
“he is always in the know”

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