Synonyms for

Knows

Verb / nəʊz / Another word for knows — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have information or be aware of something through observation, inquiry, or experience.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

understands perceives recognizes comprehends

Informal

gets it is aware has a clue is hip to

Literary

wis ken

Antonyms

ignorance unawareness doubt uncertainty misunderstanding oblivion

Common collocations

  • knows the answer
  • knows the way
  • knows best
  • knows everything
  • knows her name
  • knows the score
  • knows it all

Word family

noun knowledge
verb know
adjective known
adverb knowingly

Usage note

The verb 'knows' is the third-person singular present tense of 'know'. It implies familiarity or understanding of a fact, person, or situation.

Example sentences

  1. She knows how to swim.
  2. He knows the answer to the question.
  3. We know where the park is.
  4. They know how to speak Spanish.
  5. I don't know what to do.

Quotes

  • Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. - Jimi Hendrix
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates
  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking

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