Definitions for Known
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Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. known(adj)

   apprehended with certainty

   "a known quantity"; "the limits of the known world"; "a musician known throughout the world"; "a known criminal"

Wiktionary(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. known(Noun)

   In algebra, a variable or constant whose value is already determined.

   Etymology: From the , from past participle cnawen.

2. known(Noun)

   Any fact or situation which is well-researched or familiar.

   Etymology: From the , from past participle cnawen.

3. known(Adjective)

   Someone or something that many people know about, renowned, famous.

   Etymology: From the , from past participle cnawen.

Webster Dictionary(4.00 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Known

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2. Known

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1. known

   To feel, know and understand intuitively.

   It was well known that love can change everything from one situation to peace, joy, harmony etc.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 31, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Known' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #356

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Known' in Written Corpus Frequency: #867

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Known' in Adjectives Frequency: #611

How to pronounce Known?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Known in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Known in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Known in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Known in a Sentence

1. Lex Kerssemakers:

   We are well-known for taking very good care of our employees, we have good relationships with unions in Sweden and in Belgium. In the end, we live in a free world and we leave it up to the employees.

2. Minnie Haskins:

   And I said to the one who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the Unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.'

3. Nick Merrill:

   This is someone who has spent nearly two decades in public service, and is widely known for her integrity and tireless work ethic, after the birth of her son, she took maternity leave. The IG had questions about the details of her leave, Huma answered. Anything beyond that injected into the public sphere is unfounded and from partisans in Congress with a clear agenda. These emails serve to reinforce that these allegations are baseless. It's not surprising, but it is disappointing.

4. Anuj Somany:

   Some publicly-known figure may even feign to be have fallen ill or ill-treated by someone to let the media churn out rumour mill to do indirectly and secretly the promotion of the acting-skill/show of that person or product or an institution through the communication.

5. Orson Bean:

   I like white trash cooking. Cheeseburgers. The greasier the better. Mashed potatoes served in a scoop, a little dent in the top for the gravy. Drake's Devil Dogs for dessert. Pure pleasure; no known nutrient.

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