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To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.
example
He knew something terrible was going to happen.
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To be aware of; to be cognizant of.
example
Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.
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To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.
example
I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.
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To experience.
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Their relationship knew ups and downs.
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To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.
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I wouldn't know one from the other.
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To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
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To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.
example
His mother tongue is Italian, but he also knows French and English.
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To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to ’know someone in the biblical sense’ or to ‘know Biblically.’
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To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.
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He knows about 19th century politics.
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To be or become aware or cognizant.
example
Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.
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To be acquainted (with another person).
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To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).
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Do you know "Blueberry Hill"?