Know of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈnoʊ/ /ˈəv

NOH-uhv

UK

nˈəʊ/ /ˈɒv

NOH-ov

التعريف

To be aware of someone or something by name or reputation, but without direct personal experience or detailed knowledge.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Know of' is used when you are aware someone or something exists, but don't have direct experience. Common with people, places, or facts from hearsay. Don't confuse with 'know' (personal knowledge or familiarity).

• Spanish: haber oído de - conocer (por referencia)
• Portuguese (BR): ouvir falar de - saber de
• Portuguese (PT): ouvir falar de - conhecer (por referência)
• Chinese (Simplified): 听说过 - 知道有
• Chinese (Traditional): 聽說過 - 知道有
• Hindi: के बारे में जानना
• Arabic: سمع عن - يعرف (من دون معرفة شخصية)
• Bengali: জানা আছে - সম্পর্কে শোনা আছে
• Russian: знать о - наслышан о
• Japanese: 知っている（存在だけ）
• Vietnamese: biết đến
• Korean: 들어본 적이 있다 - 알고 있다(간접적으로)
• Turkish: hakkında duymak - haberi olmak
• Urdu: جاننا (صرف سنا ہے)
• Indonesian: tahu tentang - pernah dengar tentang

جمل نموذجية

I know of her, but we've never met.

basic

Do you know of any good restaurants nearby?

basic

She knows of a job opening at her company.

basic

I don't know of anyone who can fix that old radio.

natural

A lot of people know of the band, but few have actually seen them live.

natural

You've probably heard of him, but do you really know of his work?

natural