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knows

The correct spelling is knows.

How to pronounce knows

/nəʊz/
noun

IPA: /nəʊz/

Say it like: Now-s

The correct spelling is knows. Knowledge; the state of knowing. For example: "He knew something terrible was going to happen."

Usage Examples

He knew something terrible was going to happen.

Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.

I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Knowledge; the state of knowing.

verb

  1. 1.To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
  2. 2.To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
  3. 3.To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
  4. 4.To experience.
  5. 5.To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.

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