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known
UK
/nəʊn/
US
/noʊn/
known about
known around
known back
known in
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known
past participle
UK
/nəʊn/
US
/noʊn/
Definitions
Past participle of the verb "know", used in perfect tenses and passive constructions.
She has known him since childhood.
Synonyms
well-known
famous
renowned
noted
celebrated
recognized
acknowledged
familiar
established
reputed
distinguished
illustrious
famed
identifiable
documented
known
adjective
better-known
Comp.
best-known
Super.
UK
/nəʊn/
US
/noʊn/
Translations
известный
He is a known artist in the city.
Он известный художник в городе.
знакомый
This is a known issue with the software.
Это знакомая проблема с программным обеспечением.
Additional translations
признанный
определённый
установленный
Definitions
Recognized or familiar to people.
The artist is known for her unique style and vibrant colors.
Having a reputation or being famous.
He is a known expert in the field of renewable energy.
Identified or acknowledged.
The known risks of the procedure were explained to the patient.
Established as existing, determined, or fixed; not unknown.
In the equation, x is a known quantity while y is unknown.
Synonyms
familiar
recognized
acknowledged
established
notable
renowned
celebrated
distinguished
Antonyms
unknown
know
verb
known
Past Participle
knew
Past Simple
known
Past Participle
knowing
Gerund
UK
/nəʊ/
US
/noʊ/
Translations
знать
I know the answer to the question.
Я знаю ответ на вопрос.
узнать
I will know the results tomorrow.
Я узнаю результаты завтра.
познать
He wants to know the truth about his past.
Он хочет познать правду о своем прошлом.
Additional translations
постичь
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
understand
comprehend
grasp
recognize
realize
perceive
discern
acknowledge
be aware of
be familiar with
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
misunderstand
know
past participle
known
Past participle used attributively (e.g., "a known fact").
Definitions
Recognized, familiar, or within the range of one's knowledge.
That is a well-known problem among engineers.
Synonyms
known
familiar
recognized
acknowledged
noted
notorious
renowned
celebrated
reputed
established
identified
well-known
know
noun
Definitions
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.
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