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know

know

Meaning of know

have information or understanding

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British English/nəʊ/
American English/noʊ/
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know with German translation

know usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

I know the answer now.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She knows how to fix it.

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know belongs to the topic "Top 300". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

knowwissen
cookkochen
changesich ändern
tiebinden
followfolgen
removeentfernen
feelsich anfühlen

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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between know / find out / recognize / understand / remember / be aware of

F
🇬🇧English
find out

to discover information after trying or asking

A1Very Often

We found out the truth.

🇬🇧English

to identify someone or something you have seen or heard before

A2Often

I recognized her voice.

🇬🇧English

to grasp the meaning, reason, or idea of something

A1Very Often

I understand your problem.

🇬🇧English

to keep information in your mind from the past

A1Very Often

I remember his name.

B
🇬🇧English
be aware of

to know about a fact, danger, or situation

A2Often

You should be aware of the risks.

B
🇬🇧English
be familiar with

to know something well because you have experience with it

A2Often

I’m familiar with this software.

🇬🇧English

to suddenly understand or notice something

A2Often

I realized my mistake.

B
🇬🇧English
be acquainted with

to know a person, or to have some knowledge of a subject or place

B1Rarely

I am acquainted with the author.

B
🇬🇧English
be cognizant of

to know or be aware of something, especially in formal language

C1Rarely

The company is cognizant of the issue.

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know means know. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce know

/nəʊ/

know translation

know

know examples

I know the answer now.

know transcription

/nəʊ/, /noʊ/

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know meaning: what does it mean?

have information or understanding

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know is pronounced as /nəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

know definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I know the answer now. Translation: Теперь я знаю ответ.

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