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Ken
01
the scope of what someone is aware of or is capable of grasping
Examples
Quantum physics is beyond my ken, but I admire those who master it.
The concept was within her ken, thanks to years of study.
02
the distance that can be seen by someone
Examples
The mountains came into ken as the fog lifted.
A ship appeared on the horizon, just within their ken.
to ken
01
(Scottish) to know, be aware of, or understand
SlangExamples
Do you ken what I mean?
I do n't ken that song you're talking about.
