know : Idioms & Phrases

• adjective satellite infinitely wise
  omniscient.
  

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• adverb as known or named at another time or place
  alias; a.k.a..
  
  • Mr. Smith, alias Mr. Lafayette

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• adjective satellite most familiar or renowned
  
  • Stevenson's best-known work is probably `Treasure Island'

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• adjective satellite more familiar or renowned than the other of two
  
  • the better-known book of the two

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• noun curiosity that motivates investigation and study
  lust for learning; thirst for knowledge.
  

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• noun a person who responds `I don't know' in a public opinion poll
  
  • 70% in favor, 13% opposed and 17% don't-knows

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• adverb by some means not understood by the speaker
  
  • God knows how he did it, but he did climbed that steep wall

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• verb recognize or perceive the difference
  discriminate.
  

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• noun an ignorant person
  uneducated person; ignoramus.
  

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• verb be well-informed
  know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
  

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• verb be well-informed
  know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
  

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• verb be well-informed
  know the score; be with it; know what's going on; be on the ball.
  

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• noun someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others
  know-all.
  

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Know"-all` noun

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1. One who knows everything; hence, one who makes pretension to great knowledge; a wiseacre; -- usually ironical. Colloq. or R. = know-it-all

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• noun the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
  

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• noun someone who thinks he knows everything and refuses to accept advice or information from others
  know-all.
  

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Know"-noth`ing noun

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1. A member of a secret political organization in the United States, the chief objects of which were the proscription of foreigners by the repeal of the naturalization laws, and the exclusive choice of native Americans for office. ✍ The party originated in 1853, and existed for about three years. The members of it were called Know-nothings, because they replied "I don't know," to any questions asked them in reference to the party.

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• noun a former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics
  American Party.
  

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Know"-noth`ing*ism noun

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1. The doctrines, principles, or practices, of the Know-nothings.

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• adjective satellite unknown to most people
  

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• noun a speech act that conveys information
  informing.
  

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Self`-know"ing adjective

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1. Knowing one's self, or one's own character, powers, and limitations.
2. Knowing of itself, without help from another.

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• to understand the manner, way, or means; to have requisite information, intelligence, or sagacity. How is sometimes omitted. " If we fear to die, or know not to be patient."

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• to ask, to inquire. Obs. " Know of your youth, examine well your blood."

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• to know the reach and limits of one's abilities.

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• adjective satellite widely or fully known
  
  • a well-known politician
  • well-known facts
  • a politician who is well known
  • these facts are well known
• adjective satellite frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
  long-familiar.
  
  • a long-familiar face
  • a well-known voice reached her ears

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Well"-known` adjective

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1. Fully known; generally known or acknowledged.

   A church well known with a well-known rite. M. Arnold.

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