Know
/noʊ/noun
To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
Did you know?In many ancient traditions, the act of knowing was seen as a mystical power that could unlock hidden truths about the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gno-
“to know, recognize, or perceive”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γνῶσις (gnōsis)
“knowledge, especially of spiritual truth or insight”
Latin
Latin
cognoscere
“to learn, get to know, or recognize”
Old English
Old English
cnawan
“to know, recognize, or acknowledge”
Middle English
Middle English
knowen
“to have knowledge of, to be acquainted with”
Modern English
English
know
“to have information or awareness about something”