know [ nju:, nu: ]

• n. the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

  "he is always in the know"

• v.
  • 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"

    同义词： cognize cognise

  • 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"

  • 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?"

    同义词： experience live

  • 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"

    同义词： acknowledge recognize recognise

  • have fixed in the mind

    "I know Latin"; "This student knows her irregular verbs"; "Do you know the poem well enough to recite it?"

  • know the nature or character of
  • be able to distinguish, recognize as being different

    "The child knows right from wrong"

  • perceive as familiar

    "I know this voice!"

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