Synonyms for
Know
Definition
To have information or knowledge about something
Synonyms & similar words
acknowledge
haveintercourse
bonk
screw
bed
love
recognise
cognise
eff
haveagoatit
sleeptogether
hump
haveitaway
rollinthehay
beintimate
makeout
bang
live
experience
makelove
jazz
sleepwith
doit
cognize
liewith
understand
comprehend
grasp
perceive
realize
recognize
cognize
apprehend
fathom
appreciate
get
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- know it all
- know the difference
- know for sure
- know better
- know by heart
- know the ropes
- know what's what
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'know' can be used in many contexts, from factual knowledge to personal acquaintance. Be mindful of the distinction between knowing a person/place (acquaintance) and knowing a fact (information).
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Example sentences
- I know how to ride a bike.
- She knows the answer to the question.
- We know the way to the park.
- He doesn't know how to cook.
- Do you know the time?
Quotes
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think. - Socrates
The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking