American English
/noʊ/
One syllable.
To have information about a fact, an answer, or a situation.
Practice out loudTo have information about a fact, an answer, or a situation.
Do you know the answer?
I know that the meeting starts at nine.
For facts, Spanish usually uses saber, not conocer.
know the answer · know the truth · know the facts · know for sure
know + noun
know + that + subject + verb
To be familiar with a person, place, or thing because you have met, visited, or used it.
I know Carlos from work.
Do you know this neighborhood?
know someone well · know the area · know your way around
know + person/place/thing
know + someone/something + well
To have learned how to do something and be able to do it.
She knows how to fix a flat tire.
I don't know how to use this app.
know how to + verb
To understand a feeling or situation because you have experienced it yourself.
I know what it's like to start a new job.
He knows how difficult this decision is.
know + what + subject + verb
know + how + adjective + subject + verb
based on the information I have
As far as I know, the office is still open.
understand the point I am making
You need to set boundaries, if you know what I mean.
having special or current information; informal
Ask Maya; she's in the know.
The past form is knew, and the form used after have is known: I knew; I have known.