Reading Theme:
Know: Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：have knowledge of (know)
know
/noʊ/
v.
to have information in your mind about something.
have knowledge of
➕
/hæv ˈnɒlɪdʒ ʌv/
v.
To possess information or facts about something in one's mind, resulting from learning, experience, or perception.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'cnāwan', related to Latin 'gnoscere' (to know).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'K' as a key that unlocks knowledge in your mind.
📖 Example
I know the date of the exam, so I can plan my study schedule.
I know the date of the exam, so I can plan my study schedule.
🔗 Collocations
know the answer – to have the correct response
know the truth – to be aware of the actual facts
know for sure – to be completely certain
🔄 Synonyms
understand (v.) – to grasp the meaning or significance of something
comprehend (v.) – to fully grasp mentally
realize (v.) – to become aware of something as true
🚫 Antonyms
ignore (v.) – to refuse to pay attention to information
misunderstand (v.) – to interpret something incorrectly
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'know' traces back to Proto-Indo-European *gne- (to know), cognate with Latin 'gnoscere' and Greek 'gignoskein'. It is a core verb for mental awareness.
Meaning 2：be familiar with (know)
know
/noʊ/
v.
to be familiar with a person, place, or thing because you have met or experienced them before.
be familiar with
➕
/biː fəˈmɪliər wɪð/
v.
To be acquainted with someone or something through previous encounter or experience.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
We just met at the party, but I feel like I've known her for years because we have so much in common.
We just met at the party, but I feel like I've known her for years because we have so much in common.
🔗 Collocations
know someone well – to be closely acquainted with a person
know a place – to be familiar with a location
know the feeling – to understand a particular emotion from personal experience
🔄 Synonyms
recognize (v.) – to identify someone or something from previous encounter
be acquainted with (phrase) – to have met and interacted with someone
familiarize (v.) – to make or become well known about something
🚫 Antonyms
be unfamiliar with (phrase) – to lack knowledge or experience of something
meet for the first time (phrase) – to encounter someone/something without prior acquaintance
🌱 Derivatives
familiar (adj.) – well known from long or close association
acquaintance (n.) – a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend
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