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- [nohn]
- /noʊn/
- /nəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nohn]
- /noʊn/
Definitions of known word
- verb known past participle of know1 . 1
- noun known the fact or state of knowing; knowledge. 1
- verb with object known to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully. 1
- verb with object known to have established or fixed in the mind or memory: to know a poem by heart; Do you know the way to the park from here? 1
- verb with object known to be cognizant or aware of: I know it. 1
- verb with object known be acquainted with (a thing, place, person, etc.), as by sight, experience, or report: to know the mayor. 1
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Origin of known
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English knowen, knawen, Old English gecnāwan; cognate with Old High German -cnāhan, Old Norse knā to know how, be able to; akin to Latin (g)nōvī, Greek gignṓskein. See gnostic, can1
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Parts of speech for Known
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
known popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
known usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for known
adj known
- familiar — well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
- acknowledged — recognized as being true or existing
- recognized — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- well-known — clearly or fully known: The well-known reasons are obvious.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
adjective known
- recognised — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- identified — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- branded — A branded product is one which is made by a well-known manufacturer and has the manufacturer's label on it.
- renowned — celebrated; famous.
- popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
adverb known
- putative — commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed: the putative boss of the mob.
Antonyms for known
adj known
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
noun known
- magic number — the atomic number or neutron number of an exceptionally stable nuclide.
- grabber — a person or thing that grabs.
- brainteaser — an intellectually challenging puzzle, problem, game, etc.
- closed book — something deemed unknown or incapable of being understood
- thriller — a person or thing that thrills.
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