know
verb
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\ ˈnō \
knew\ ˈnü also ˈnyü \; known\ ˈnōn \; knowing
Definition of know
(Entry 1 of 2)
transitive verb
1a(1): to perceive directly : have direct cognition of
(2): to have understanding ofimportance of knowing oneself
(3): to recognize the nature of : DISCERN
b(1)
: to recognize as being the same as something previously
known
(2)
: to be acquainted or familiar with
(3)
: to have experience of
2a
: to be aware of the truth or factuality of
: be convinced or certain of
b
: to have a practical understanding ofknows how to write
3archaic
: to have sexual intercourse with
intransitive verb
1
: to have
knowledge
2
: to be or become cognizant —sometimes used interjectionally with
you especially as a filler in informal speech
know from
: to have knowledge ofdidn't
know from sibling rivalry— Penny Marshall
know
noun
Definition of
know (Entry 2 of 2)
: KNOWLEDGE
in the know
: in possession of exclusive
knowledge or informationbroadly
: WELL-INFORMED
Please see above : 1a in
bold. You can of course believe I am talking about 2a or 3. And no I did not have sexual intercourse with him. that would just be plain ridiculous.
