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know

/nəʊ/

/noʊ/

Translations

knowverb

knew

Past Simple

known

Past Participle

knowing

Gerund

/nəʊ/

/noʊ/

познать

He wants to know the truth about his past.

Он хочет познать правду о своем прошлом.

узнать

I will know the results tomorrow.

Я узнаю результаты завтра.

знать

I know the answer to the question.

Я знаю ответ на вопрос.

Additional translations

Synonyms

be aware of

be familiar with

Antonyms

knownoun

/nəʊ/

/noʊ/

Used chiefly in the fixed phrase "in the know" meaning ‘possession of privileged information’.

Synonyms

Definitions

knowverb

To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.

She knows the answer to the question.

To have developed a relationship with someone through meeting and spending time with them; to be familiar or friendly with.

I have known him since we were children.

To recognize or identify someone or something.

I knew him by his voice.

To be certain or sure about something.

I know that I left my keys on the table.

knownoun

Knowledge or awareness, especially of confidential or privileged information (used chiefly in the phrase "in the know").

Only a select few in the know were invited to the private preview.