English Dictionary
Definition know in British English
know
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Ways of saying I don’t know
used informally, in spoken language
used when you have no information and you are unable to guess the answer to a question
used when you do not know something and you feel annoyed that someone is asking you about it
It beats me
used for saying that you do not know or understand something
used for saying that you don’t know something because it is impossible for anyone to know it
used for saying that you know as little about something as the person who asked you about it
used for saying that something may be true, but you do not have enough information to know whether it is or not
Examples:
‘Are you coming out later?’ ‘Dunno. Depends on the weather.’
‘What time does the film start?’ ‘I have no idea. Why don’t you call the cinema?’ ♦ ‘I don’t suppose you know where Braganza Street is?’ ‘I haven’t a clue. Sorry.’ ♦ ‘Could somebody please explain how this car ended up in my driveway?’ ‘I haven’t the faintest idea.’
‘Who left this rubbish all over the table?’ ‘How should I know? I’ve only just come home.’ ♦ ‘Why didn’t he call me himself?’ ‘Don’t ask me. I’m only the messenger.’ ♦ ‘Why didn’t he say he wasn’t coming?’ ‘Search me. He never tells me anything.’
‘Why did he do such a stupid thing?’ ‘It beats me.’
‘When will this situation ever be resolved?’ ‘Who knows? It’s been going on for so long now.’ ♦ How the situation will develop from here is anyone’s guess.
‘Do you think the store will be open on Sunday?’ ‘Your guess is as good as mine.’
‘Has James left the company? I haven’t seen him for ages.’ ‘Not as far as I know, but I haven’t seen him recently either.’
to have learned or found out about something
'Have they arrived yet?' 'I don't know.'
How do you know my name?
I don't know where the money's coming from.
I don't know anything about it.
We know for a fact that the fire was started deliberately.
We know from experience that unemployment makes the problem worse.
to realize or understand something
The pilots were experienced and known to be very competent.
Some of you may know Ivan already.
Do you know Rome well?
Do you know any Spanish?
to use a particular name for someone or something
to remember or recognize someone because of a particular skill or quality that they have
to experience something
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