Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh stressed th ee skawr, skohr]
- /noʊ stressed ði skɔr, skoʊr/
- /nəʊ ðə skɔː(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [noh stressed th ee skawr, skohr]
- /noʊ stressed ði skɔr, skoʊr/
Definitions of know the score words
- verbal expression know the score understand the situation 1
- phrase know the score If you know the score, you know what the real facts of a situation are and how they affect you, even though you may not like them. 0
- verb know the score (Idiomatic) To be aware of a situation, especially of the consequences of misconduct. 0
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Parts of speech for Know the score
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know the score popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for know the score
adj know the score
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- mindful — attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of): mindful of one's responsibilities.
- conscious — If you are conscious of something, you notice it or realize that it is happening.
- apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
- receptive — having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
Antonyms for know the score
adj know the score
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
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