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Irregular verb

know

/nəʊ/

Base
know
Past simple
knew
Past participle
known

Usage

knew names a past state of mind; known needs have/has/had, as in have known.

Meaning

  • to have information or understanding in your mind

Example

I have known Sam since primary school.

She knew the answer immediately.

We knew something was wrong from his tone.