Angol

know

gb/nˈoʊ/ us/nˈoʊ/
A1 Angol
~ 100
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Ige A1 state
1

Be aware of a fact

To have information in your mind.

Használati minta: to know [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'know' with 'learn'; 'know' is for having information already, 'learn' is for getting it.
Szinonimák
understand (Implies grasping the meaning, not just being aware of the fact.)
Antonimák
ignore (Means to deliberately not pay attention to information.)
Szókapcsolatok
know the answer |know the facts |know the truth |know the rules |know the details
Témák
communication |knowledge |daily life |core_vocabulary |education
Példák
  • I know the capital of France is Paris.
  • She knows that he is lying.
  • Do you know the rules of the game?
  • We know the meeting starts at nine.
  • They know the answer to the question.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I know your name.
  • He knows my phone number.
  • Do you know this song?
  • We know the way to the park.
  • They know my teacher.
Ige A1 state
2

Be familiar with someone/something

To have met or seen someone or something before.

Használati minta: to know [someone/something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use 'meet' instead of 'know' when they mean familiarity over time.
Szinonimák
recognize (Focuses on identifying from memory, not general familiarity.)
Antonimák
meet (Refers to encountering someone for the first time.)
Szókapcsolatok
know each other |know a person well |know the city |know the area
Témák
relationships |daily life |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • I know her from school.
  • Do you know this restaurant?
  • They know each other very well.
  • We know the city like the back of our hand.
  • He knows that shop; he goes there often.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I know my neighbor.
  • She knows my brother.
  • Do you know this place?
  • We know our teacher.
  • They know that shop.
Ige A2 state
3

Understand deeply

To understand something well because you have learned about it or done it before.

Használati minta: to know [how/why/what]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes forget to use 'how', 'why', or 'what' after 'know' when talking about understanding processes or reasons.
Szinonimák
comprehend (More formal; emphasizes complete mental grasp.)
Antonimák
misunderstand (Fail to correctly understand something.)
Szókapcsolatok
know how to do something |know what to expect |know why it happens
Témák
education |skills |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • I know how to swim.
  • She knows why the machine stopped working.
  • They know what it takes to win.
  • He knows how computers work.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I know how to read.
  • She knows how to make a cake.
  • They know what this means.
  • We know why he is late.
Ige B1 state
4

Recognize by sight/sound

To see or hear something and remember it from before.

Használati minta: to know [someone/something] by [sight/sound/name]
Szinonimák
identify (More formal; emphasizes accurate recognition.)
Antonimák
mistake for (To wrongly think something is someone else.)
Szókapcsolatok
know by sight |know by name
Témák
perception |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • I don't know him by name, but I recognize his face.
  • She knew the song as soon as it started playing.
  • Do you know this smell?
Példák tanulóknak
  • I know her face.
  • He knows this song.
  • We know this voice.
Ige A2 state
5

Be certain about a fact

To be sure that something is true.

Használati minta: to know (that) [clause]
Szinonimák
be sure (Slightly less formal; more conversational.)
Antonimák
doubt (To feel uncertain about something.)
Szókapcsolatok
know for sure |know full well
Témák
certainty |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • I know she'll say yes.
  • He knows it's going to rain tomorrow.
  • We know this is the right decision.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I know you are right.
  • She knows it will rain.
  • We know he is here.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
know
IPA
GB/nˈoʊ/
US/nˈoʊ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
know (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (know)
Szóalakok
Verb
  • Base: know
  • 3rd Person Singular: knows
  • Present Participle: knowing
  • Past: knew
  • Past Participle: known
Szócsalád
Forms
knows verb knowing verb knew verb known verb
Core family
knowledge noun B1 knowledgeable adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unknown adjective B1 unknowingly adverb B2
Related words
know-how noun B2
Advanced or less common
knowingly adverb B2
Nyelvtani kiemelések
  • Irregular past: knew Verb
  • Irregular past participle: known Verb
Kifejezések

be in the know

1
/bˈi ˈɪn ðə nˈoʊ/
idiom informal

Have special information others lack

To have special or secret information that others do not have.

Példák
  • Only a few people are in the know about the project.
  • He likes to feel in the know about company gossip.

know by heart

1
/nˈoʊ bˈaɪ hˈɑɹt/
idiom

Remember exactly without looking

To remember something perfectly without looking at it.

Példák
  • I know all the lyrics by heart.
  • She knows her phone number by heart.

know for sure

1
/nˈoʊ fɚ ʃˈʊɹ/
fixed phrase

Be completely certain about something

To be completely sure that something is true.

Példák
  • I don't know for sure if he'll come.
  • She knows for sure that she passed the exam.

not that I know of

1
/nˈɑt ðˈæt ˈaɪ nˈoʊ əv/
fixed phrase

Say you are not aware of something now

Used when you are not aware of something being true at this time.

Példák
  • Is he married? Not that I know of.
  • Are there any delays? Not that I know of.

you know what I mean

1
/jˈu nˈoʊ wˈʌt ˈaɪ mˈin/
fixed phrase informal

Check if listener understands meaning/feeling

Used to check if someone understands what you mean or feel.

Példák
  • It's been a rough day, you know what I mean?
  • He's a bit strange, you know what I mean?

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