What does the word know mean

- знать, иметь понятие или представление; быть в курсе дела

- знать, обладать знаниями, разбираться, быть сведущим (в чём-л., в какой-л. области)

- уметь, знать (как сделать что-л.); обладать умением

to know how to play chess [to read, to swim, to behave] — уметь играть в шахматы [читать, плавать, вести себя] 
he would do it if he knew how — он бы сделал это, если бы умел 
all one knows — всё, что умеешь /можешь/ 

- осознавать, понимать

to know one’s faults — знать свои собственные недостатки 
the summer was gone before I knew — не успел я оглянуться, как лето прошло 
he doesn’t know his own mind — он сам не знает, чего (он) хочет 
we know a soldier by the clothes he wears — мы узнаём военнослужащего по одежде 

- испытать, пережить

to know poverty [sorrow] — знать нужду [горе] 
to have known better days — знавать лучшие дни 
he has known trouble — ему пришлось немало пережить 

- быть знакомым (с кем-л.); знать (кого-л.); познакомиться (с кем-л.)

to know smb. intimately [officially] — быть в близких [официальных] отношениях с кем-л. 
to know smb. personally — быть лично знакомым с кем-л. 
to know smb. from a photograph — знать кого-л. по фотографии 
to get to know smb. better — ближе познакомиться с кем-л. 
they are among the people I know — я с ними знаком 
to be in surroundings one knows — быть в знакомой обстановке 
to make oneself known to smb. — представиться кому-л. 

- обыкн. pass быть известным

he is known to the police — полиции он известен, он в полиции на учёте 
to be known under the name of Smith — быть известным под фамилией Смит 
the drug is commercially known as … — это лекарство продаётся под названием … 

- обыкн. pass пользоваться известностью

to become known — становиться известным; приобретать известность 
he is known as a successful lawyer — он пользуется репутацией преуспевающего юриста 
known to the world, internationally known — известный всему миру, пользующийся мировой известностью 

- узнавать, опознавать

to know smb. by his voice [by his walk] — узнать кого-л. по голосу [по походке] 
to know smb. at a distance — узнать кого-л. на расстоянии 
I might not know him again — я могу его не узнать 

- отличать, различать

to know one tune from another — отличать одну мелодию от другой 
to know a friend from a foe [good from evil] — отличать друга от врага [добро от зла] 
to know a good thing when one sees it — понимать, что хорошо и что плохо, разбираться в чём-л. 

- библ. познать (женщину)

- знание

to be in the know — разг. быть в курсе дела 

Мои примеры

I wouldn’t know! 

Откуда мне знать!

I know this voice! 

Я узнаю этот голос! / Мне знаком этот голос!

I knew him at once. 

Я его тотчас узнал.

I know Latin. 

Я знаю латынь /латинский язык/.

I know I won’t get the job. 

Я знаю, что не получу эту работу.

You know nothing of this business. 

Вы ничего не смыслите в этом бизнесе.

I don’t know where to go. 

Я не знаю, куда идти.

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I’ve never known (=have never experienced) this to happen in all the time I’ve worked here.  

I don’t really know what I’m doing (=I do not have enough skill and experience to deal with something) when it comes to cars.  

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Verb

He knows a lot about the history of the town.

Do you know the answer?

I don’t know her name.

Do you know what time it is?

I don’t know the words to that song.

They knew a good deal about the problem.

She knows the rules of the game.

If you want the answer, ask someone who knows.

I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like.

She knows that many people will not believe her.

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1. I know you must be tired, so I will let you rest. …
2. I know they don’t like me. …
3. He didn’t know the car was coming. …
4. I know better than that. …
5. Do you know that profound thinker? …
6. Oh, mother, I would like to know everything. …
7. Jim did not know , but he would not tell the Sawhorse that.

Why do people say y know?

He said tag words such as «you know,» «I mean,» and «right» are used to seek confirmation in the listener, or convince them. «Truthful people convey information and seek confirmation from listeners,» he wrote. «Liars try to convince others that what is being said is true.

Is Y know a word?

«You know» (or «y’know») is used as a filler word, when a speaker is thinking, or when a speaker doesn’t want to directly name something.

How do you say I know in different ways?

You can do that by saying:

What can I say instead of I know right?

actually, I’ve always felt that way, too. Granted, these are somewhat more formal than «IKR» or «I know, right». But if you are in a sufficiently informal situation you can probably simply say «IKR» or «I know, right». If you afraid of offending someone, just say «yeah» or «yup».

What is difference between no and know?

The verb know means to be aware, to be informed, to recognize, to understand, or to be acquainted with. The past form of know is knew; the past participle form is known. No (which can function as an adjective, an adverb, or an interjection) means the opposite of yes: not so, not in any degree.

How do you use the word know and no?

Verb:

Is struggling a sentence?

Struggling sentence example. Natasha knows that he is struggling with terrible pain. Obviously he was still struggling with it. Dean cried, struggling to maintain his precarious position.

How do you know them meaning?

An inquiry as to how someone knows a particular piece of information. A: «I bet that’s what’s wrong with your dryer.» B: «How do you know? You haven’t even looked at it yet!» … A question that expresses one’s annoyance or indignation over something that someone else has said.

What type of word is know?

As detailed above, ‘know’ can be a noun or a verb. Verb usage: He knew something terrible was going to happen. … Verb usage: I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.

Do you understand is correct sentence?

“Are you understand” is incorrect. “Do you understand?” is the correct sentence.

What to say instead of I understand how you feel?

What can I say instead of love you?

Here are five great alternatives to «I love you,» each that deliver a heartfelt and meaningful message.

Is it OK to say understand?

On the face of it, the statement “I understand” is the perfect expression of empathy. Unlike Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen’s character in the sitcom), we usually mean it. We are sincere when we say it, so for me to suggest that ‘I understand’ is arrogant may sound insulting. But think of it this way.

How do you say I don’t know in a professional way?

Try one of these instead:

Is Y know a contraction?

(nonstandard) Shortened form of you know. Y’know, come to think of it, you’re right.

How do you spell Yaknow?

you ˈknow. 1 used when you are thinking of what to say next: He’s, you know, strange. It’s hard to explain.

What does HDHF mean in texting?

Definition. HDHF. High Definition Hands Free (video recording glasses)

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