knows
word · lemma: know
/ˈnoʊz/
nohz
/nˈəʊz/
nohz
Definition
The third person singular form of the verb 'know,' which means to have information, understanding, or awareness about something.
Usage & Nuances
Used only in the third person singular (he, she, it). Often confused with 'knows' as a noun; here it is always a verb form. Commonly followed by clauses or questions, e.g., 'She knows the answer.'
Spanish: sabePortuguese (BR): sabePortuguese (PT): sabeChinese (Simplified): 知道Chinese (Traditional): 知道Hindi: जानता हैArabic: يعرفBengali: জানেRussian: знаетJapanese: 知っているVietnamese: biếtKorean: 안다Turkish: biliyorUrdu: جانتا ہے - جانتی ہےIndonesian: tahu
Example Sentences
Nobody knows the truth yet.
basic
She knows how to cook pasta.
basic
He knows the answer to the question.
basic
If anyone knows, it’s Sarah. She’s been there before.
natural
She knows all the latest gossip around town.
natural
He knows what’s going on behind the scenes.
natural