known

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/nəʊn/ English

Definitions

verb

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.“He knew something terrible was going to happen.”
To be aware of; to be cognizant of.“Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.”
To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.“I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.”
To experience.“Their relationship knew ups and downs.”

noun

Any fact or situation which is known or familiar.
A constant or variable the value of which is already determined.

adjective

Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.“He was a known pickpocket.”
Accepted, familiar, researched.

Related words

Synonyms

coitize go to bed with sleep with noted well-known renowned famous celebrated famed well known illustrious legendary notable proverbial best-known better-known better known far-famed

Antonyms

Associated

rural locally endemic district name

Rhymes

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone unknown cyclone

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