knows (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: noʊz
Definition
To have information, understanding, or skill about something.
Examples
He knows how to fix the car.
Does anyone know where the library is?
She knows a lot about ancient history.
How to Use knows
- know about (prepositional phrase)
- To have information about a subject or event. — "Do you know about the new project?"
- know how to (collocation)
- To have the skill or ability to do something. — "She knows how to play the piano."
- know that (collocation)
- To be certain that a particular statement or fact is true. — "I know that he is telling the truth."
- know someone/something (collocation)
- To be familiar with a person or thing. — "I know this city very well."
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