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known

Pronunciation: [/noʊn/]

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known: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use known in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(adjective) when people or things are recognized or familiar to many people. If something is known, it's not a secret; many people have heard about it.

Example

The famous scientist is known for her groundbreaking discoveries.

Example

The singer is not known outside of her small town.

Example

Is this book known around the world?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to have information about someone or something because you have experienced or learned about them before. If you know something, then you have information about it.

Example

I have known her for years, and she's always been kind to me.

Example

I don't know the answer to that question; I've never studied that topic.

Example

Do you know where my keys are?

How to pronounce known

Pronunciation: [/noʊn/]

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