English · Common Verbs
know
/nəʊ/
[/nəʊ/]
to have knowledge
Beginnerverb
Definition
To have information, understanding, or awareness of something.
Example
I know the answer to that question because I studied it last night.
I know the answer to that question because I studied it last night.
Etymology
From Old English "cnawan," to recognize.
How & Where It’s Used
A core mental verb; the silent "k" is a relic of older pronunciation.