Know Definition
know
- noun
- the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people; "he is always in the know"
- 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"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it's time"
- know how to do or perform something; "She knows how to knit"; "Does your husband know how to cook?"
- 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"; "Galileo knew that the earth moves around the sun"
- be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object; "She doesn't know this composer"; "Do you know my sister?"; "We know this movie"; "I know him under a different name"; "This flower is known as a Peruvian Lily"
- have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations; "I know the feeling!"; "have you ever known hunger?"; "I have lived a kind of hell when I was a drug addict"; "The holocaust survivors have lived a nightmare"; "I lived through two divorces"
- 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"; "We do not recognize your gods"
- have fixed in the mind; "I know Latin"; "This student knows her irregular verbs"; "Do you know the poem well enough to recite it?"
- have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
- 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!"
"Know" in song lyrics
See how know is used in real songs:
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"Lettin' hatas know"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"You know"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"but you know"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road
Words that rhyme with know
Usage tips for "know"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "know" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for know to find words that pair well.