knows
Translation
to know, to understand, to recognise
Examples
She knows the answer.
She knows the answer.
He knows how to swim.
He knows how to swim.
Everyone knows him.
Everyone knows him.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to know (sth.) She knows the answer.
((that ...)) to know (that ...) I know that he is coming.
((how to-inf)) to know (how to-inf) He knows how to fix the car.
((sb.)) to know (sb.) Do you know my brother?
Similar Words
Synonyms: understand, recognise, be aware of; Antonyms: be ignorant of, be unaware of
Etymology
From Old English 'cnawan' (to perceive). The '-s' ending marks the third-person singular present tense.
Memory Tips
The 'k' is silent, like in 'knight' or 'knife'. Remember 'He knows, she knows, it knows.'