knows

[noʊz]

knows Definition

• 1. has information in one's mind as a result of experience, learning, or observation
• 2. be absolutely certain or sure about something

Using knows: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "knows" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She knows how to play the guitar.

• Example

  I know that he is lying.

• Example

  He knows a lot about history.

knows Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for knows

• apprehends
• understands
• comprehends

Antonyms for knows

• unaware
• clueless
• ignorant

Phrases with knows

• you never know

  used to say that it is impossible to be certain about what will happen in the future

  Example

  You never know, you might win the lottery.

• know something inside out

  to know everything about a particular thing

  Example

  She knows this city inside out.

• know your stuff

  to have a good understanding of a particular subject

  Example

  He really knows his stuff when it comes to computers.

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Summary: knows in Brief

The verb 'knows' [noʊz] means to have information in one's mind as a result of experience, learning, or observation. It can also mean to be absolutely certain or sure about something. Examples include 'She knows how to play the guitar.' and 'I know that he is lying.' Phrases like 'you never know' and 'know something inside out' are also common.