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unknown

Pronunciation: [/ʌn(ˈn)əʊn/]

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unknown: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “knowledge”

(adjective) when something is not known or not familiar. Imagine if you found a mysterious object and you have no idea where it came from, it's unknown.

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The true identity of the author remains unknown.

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The identity of the author is known to everyone.

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Is the answer to the question known or unknown?

Context: “quantity”

(noun) a thing, fact, or person that is not identified or understood. For instance, if you are given a riddle and can't figure it out, it's an unknown.

Example

The explorer ventured into the unknown to discover new lands.

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The path was well-marked and not unknown to the hikers.

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What lies beyond the boundaries of the known?

How to pronounce unknown

Pronunciation: [/ʌn(ˈn)əʊn/]

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