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to know
01
to have some information about something
Transitive: to know sth | to know that
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
state verb
irregular
present tense
know
3rd person singular
knows
present participle
knowing
past simple
knew
past participle
known
Examples
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
1.1
to be completely certain about something
Transitive: to know that
Examples
He knew deep down that he would regret it if he did n't take the job offer.
02
to be acquainted or familiar with a person, thing, place, etc.
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Examples
I know the owner of the restaurant, he's a friend of mine.
2.1
to have learned something such as a skill and be able to use it
Transitive: to know how to do something
Examples
Do they know how to fix a flat tire?
2.2
to have experience of something, especially a certain feeling or situation
Transitive: to know sth
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth to do sth
Examples
He knows the pain of loss after his grandmother passed away last year.
2.3
to perceive someone or something as a person or thing with particular qualities
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Examples
He's known as a charismatic and inspiring speaker who always leaves a lasting impression.
2.4
to recognize or identify someone or something as different from others
Transitive: to know sb/sth
Examples
She knows her sister's handwriting from anyone else's.
2.5
to be able to identify a particular person or thing
Transitive: to know sth
Examples
I could n't see her face in the dark, but I knew it was my sister from her laugh.
2.6
to use a specific title or name for people or things
Complex Transitive: to know sb/sth as sb/sth
Examples
John Allen Hendrix was better known by his stage name ' Jimi' Hendrix.
03
to have sex with someone
Transitive: to know sb
Examples
Tom knew Susan in the shower.
Lexical Tree
knowable
knower
knowing
know
