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Pronunciation: [/noʊ/]

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know: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use know in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “facts or information”

(verb) to have information about something or someone in your mind. When you know something, you are aware of it and understand it.

Example

I know the capital of France is Paris.

Example

She doesn't know how to play the piano.

Example

Do you know what time the movie starts?

Context: “relationship with someone”

(verb) to be familiar with or have met someone before. When you know a person, you have spent time with them and understand who they are.

Example

I know my neighbor, we chat every morning.

Example

I don't know the new student in our class.

Example

Do you know the name of the person sitting next to you?

Context: “skill, ability, or experience”

(verb) to have learned a skill or subject well. When you know how to do something, you have practice and can do it successfully.

Example

She knows how to swim.

Example

I don't know how to bake a cake.

Example

Do you know how to ride a bike?

How to pronounce know

Pronunciation: [/noʊ/]

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