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unknown
adjective
- not known; "an unknown amount"; "an unknown island"; "an unknown writer"; "an unknown source"
- being or having an unknown or unnamed source; "a poem by an unknown author"; "corporations responsible to nameless owners"; "an unnamed donor"
- not known to exist; "things obscurely felt surged up from unknown depths"
- not famous or acclaimed; "an obscure family"; "unsung heroes of the war"
- not known before; "used many strange words"; "saw many strange faces in the crowd"; "don't let anyone unknown into the house"
noun
- an unknown and unexplored region; "they came like angels out the unknown"
- anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
- a variable whose values are solutions of an equation
"Unknown" in song lyrics
See how unknown is used in real songs:
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"To the land of unknown"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"So come along upon a journey to a land unknown"
The 7A3 — Coolin' in Cali -
"and some ideas that went unknown"
Aceyalone — Greatest Show On Earth (Bar 9 Remix)
Words that rhyme with unknown
Usage tips for "unknown"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unknown" 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 unknown to find words that pair well.