How to use Know in a sentence? Understand with Examples
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By Muneeza Rehman & Muazma Batool — Published on February 28, 2024
Know means to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information. e.g., I know the answer to your question after researching it thoroughly.
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Know Example Sentences
I know the way to the library.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
He knows a lot about ancient history.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know what time it is?
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
They know each other from college.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
She knows how to speak three languages.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
We know the importance of eating healthy.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I don't know if I can make it to the meeting.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know that I left my phone in the car.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
I know the feeling of excitement before a trip.
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
He knows the answer to the puzzle.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
They know how to navigate through the woods.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know the history of this building?
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I don't know if I should take the job or not.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
You never know what life will throw at you next.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
She knew the risks involved in the procedure.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know the feeling of being homesick.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know where my keys are?
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
I know how to swim.
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Delilah
Feb 28, 2024
I know the author of that book.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
They know how to keep a secret.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
She knows the difficulties of running a marathon.
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Aurora
Feb 28, 2024
He knows the best methods to study effectively.
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Cameron
Feb 28, 2024
I know that we will need more time to finish the project.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
We know each other from college.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know this sounds strange, but hear me out.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Do they know the risks involved in this venture?
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
I know I can always count on you for support.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know the feeling of excitement before a big trip.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know that you did your best under the circumstances.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know we've had our differences, but let's make amends.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know the capital of France?
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Adam
Feb 28, 2024
They knew they had a long journey ahead.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
They know the consequences of their actions.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
We know the importance of staying hydrated.
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
They know the answer is right in front of them.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
He knows the significance of this discovery.
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Adrian
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know how to solve this math problem?
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know the way to the nearest gas station?
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
He didn't know about the surprise party they had planned.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
We know the truth about the incident.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
I know how to fix a flat tire.
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Adam
Feb 28, 2024
They know how to code in multiple programming languages.
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Adrian
Feb 28, 2024
Do you know how to get to the airport?
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
They know how to entertain a crowd.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
He knows the shortcuts around the city.
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Adam
Feb 28, 2024
I know the struggle of learning a new language.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
We know the risks of investing in stocks.
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
I know the importance of a good night's sleep.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
They know the joy of welcoming a newborn.
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Adrian
Feb 28, 2024
I know the responsibility of being a team leader.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
Know Definitions
To be aware of through direct observation or experience.
I know the streets of my hometown very well.
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Muazma Batool
Jan 29, 2024
To have a clear understanding or knowledge of a subject.
I know mathematics better than anyone else in my class.
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Muneeza Rehman
Jan 29, 2024
To recognize the identity of a person or thing.
I know that painting; it's a Van Gogh.
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Adam
Jan 29, 2024
To have personal experience of an emotion or situation.
They know what it's like to lose a close game.
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Jaxson
Jan 29, 2024
Idioms & Phrases with Know
Know the drill
To be familiar with a routine or procedure.
As a seasoned traveler, she knows the airport security drill well.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
Know the score
To be aware of the reality of a situation.
He always knows the score when it comes to business deals.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
Know the ropes
To understand the details or procedures.
She knows the ropes of event planning perfectly.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know inside out
To be very familiar with something.
She knows this software inside out.
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Emery
Feb 28, 2024
Know the ins and outs
To understand all the details.
He knows the ins and outs of the legal system.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know the feeling
To empathize with an experience or emotion.
You're stressed about finals? I know the feeling.
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
Know your stuff
To have a lot of knowledge about something.
When it comes to gardening, she really knows her stuff.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know one’s place
To understand one's position or role in a particular setting.
In this team, everyone knows their place.
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Emery
Feb 28, 2024
Know by heart
To memorize something completely.
He knows his speech by heart.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know a thing or two
To have knowledge or experience in a particular area.
He knows a thing or two about car repair.
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Zoe
Feb 28, 2024
Know your onions
To be very knowledgeable about a subject.
When it comes to vintage cars, he really knows his onions.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know what's what
To understand the important facts about a situation.
She really knows what's what in this industry.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know your way around
To be familiar with navigating or dealing with something.
He knows his way around complex computer networks.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know the lay of the land
To understand the local conditions or situation.
Before starting his business, he took time to know the lay of the land.
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Emery
Feb 28, 2024
Know which way the wind blows
To understand the current situation or trends.
She knows which way the wind blows in politics.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know backward and forward
To have a thorough understanding of something.
She knows the company's policies backward and forward.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know like the back of one's hand
To be extremely familiar with something.
He knows this city like the back of his hand.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know no bounds
To have no limits or restrictions.
His creativity knows no bounds.
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
Know one’s onions
To be very knowledgeable or competent in a particular area.
As a veteran journalist, she certainly knows her onions.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Know Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'know' always used in a literal sense?
'Know' can be used both literally and figuratively. Figurative uses include idiomatic expressions and phrases.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
Is 'know' used in different tenses?
Yes, 'know' is a verb that can be used in different tenses, such as present (know), past (knew), and past participle (known).
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Muazma Batool
Feb 28, 2024
What is the difference between 'know' and 'understand'?
'Know' refers to being aware of or familiar with something, while 'understand' implies a deeper comprehension and grasp of the meaning or significance of that thing.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Can 'know' be used in a passive form?
'Know' is not commonly used in a passive form because it is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
Is 'know' a regular or irregular verb?
'Know' is an irregular verb. Its past form is 'knew' and past participle is 'known'.
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Aaliyah
Feb 28, 2024
How is 'know' commonly used in sentences?
'Know' is commonly used as a main verb in sentences to indicate awareness, familiarity, or understanding of someone or something.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Are there different meanings of 'know' in different contexts?
Yes, 'know' can have different meanings depending on the context, such as recognizing someone, being familiar with a subject, or having information about something.
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Aurora
Feb 28, 2024
What is the origin of the word 'know'?
The word 'know' comes from the Old English 'cnawan,' meaning to recognize, perceive, or be acquainted with.
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Muneeza Rehman
Feb 28, 2024
Can 'know' be used interchangeably with 'learn'?
While 'know' and 'learn' are related, they are not interchangeable. 'Learn' refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, while 'know' refers to having the knowledge.
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Cameron
Feb 28, 2024
How is 'know' used in questions?
In questions, 'know' is used to inquire about someone's familiarity or awareness of something, e.g., "Do you know the time?"
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Joshua
Feb 28, 2024
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Muneeza RehmanAt Sentences Wiki, Muneeza's passion for sentences goes beyond mere wordsmithing. She believes that sentences are the building blocks of effective communication and storytelling, and she strives to empower others to harness their potential for expression and persuasion.
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