What does KNOW mean?

Pronunciation
/noʊ/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Very common

Meaning

verb

  1. be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about“I know that the President lied to the people”
  2. know how to do or perform something“She knows how to knit”
  3. be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt“I know that I left the key on the table”
  4. be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object“She doesn't know this composer”
  5. have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations“I know the feeling!”
  6. accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
  7. have fixed in the mind“I know Latin”
  8. have sexual intercourse with“This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

knew11knows12

Anagrams of KNOW

wonk11

Words inside KNOW

8 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

now6 own6 wok10won6 no2 on2 ow5wo5

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Questions

Is KNOW a valid word in word games?

KNOW is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is KNOW worth?

KNOW is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from KNOW?

8 other words, including ON, NO, NOW and OWN.