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Definição e significado de "know"em inglês

to know

VERBO

saber, conhecer

to have some information about something

Transitive: to know sth | to know that

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de estado

irregular

presente

know

3.ª pessoa do singular

knows

particípio presente

knowing

pretérito simples

knew

particípio passado

known

Exemplos

Do you know where the nearest gas station is?

Você sabe onde fica o posto de gasolina mais próximo?

1.1

saber, ter certeza

to be completely certain about something

Transitive: to know that

Exemplos

He knew deep down that he would regret it if he didn't take the job offer.

Ele sabia no fundo que se arrependeria se não aceitasse a oferta de emprego.

conhecer, saber

to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.

Transitive: to know sb/sth

Exemplos

I know the owner of the restaurant, he's a friend of mine.

Eu conheço o dono do restaurante, ele é um amigo meu.

2.1

saber, conhecer

to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it

Transitive: to know how to do something

Exemplos

Do they know how to fix a flat tire?

Eles sabem como consertar um pneu furado?

2.2

conhecer, experienciar

to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation

Transitive: to know sth

Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth

Exemplos

He knows the pain of loss after his grandmother passed away last year.

Ele conhece a dor da perda depois que sua avó faleceu no ano passado.

2.3

conhecer, saber

to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities

Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth

Exemplos

He's known as a charismatic and inspiring speaker who always leaves a lasting impression.

Ele é conhecido como um orador carismático e inspirador que sempre deixa uma impressão duradoura.

2.4

reconhecer, identificar

to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others

Transitive: to know sb/sth

Exemplos

She knows her sister's handwriting from anyone else's.

Ela reconhece a letra da irmã dela entre outras.

2.5

reconhecer, identificar

to be able to identify a particular person or thing

Transitive: to know sth

Exemplos

I couldn't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.

Não consegui ver o rosto dela no escuro, mas eu sabia que era minha irmã pelo seu riso.

2.6

conhecer, saber

to use a specific title or name for people or things

Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth

Exemplos

John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name 'Jimi' Hendrix.

John Allen Hendrix era mais conhecido pelo seu nome artístico 'Jimi' Hendrix.

conhecer, transar

to have sex with someone

Transitive: to know sb

Exemplos

Tom knew Susan in the shower.

Tom conheceu Susan no chuveiro.

Árvore Lexical

knowable

knower

knowing

know

Palavras Próximas

know a hawk from a handsaw

know as

know better

know enough to come out of the rain

know from

Definição e significado de "know"em inglês

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