Know

Pronunciation: /noʊ/

Definitions of know

verb to be aware of the truth or factuality of; be convinced or certain of

Example Sentences

A1 I know how to ride a bike.

A2 She knows where the nearest grocery store is.

B1 They know the importance of recycling.

B2 He knows several programming languages.

C1 I know the inner workings of the company.

C2 She knows the intricacies of international trade agreements.

Examples of know in a Sentence

formal It is important to know all the facts before making a decision.

informal I don't know what to do about the situation.

slang I don't know what's up with him lately.

figurative Sometimes it's better not to know the truth.

Grammatical Forms of know

• past tense: knew
• plural: knows
• comparative: more knowledgeable
• superlative: most knowledgeable
• present tense: know
• future tense: will know
• perfect tense: have known
• continuous tense: is knowing
• singular: know
• positive degree: know
• infinitive: know
• gerund: knowing
• participle: known

Origin and Evolution of know

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'know' originated from the Old English word 'cnawan', which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word 'knanan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'know' has retained its basic meaning of understanding or being aware of something, but its usage has expanded to include various nuances and contexts in modern English.