know

/nəʊ/verb
Early Childhood
1

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of; to be certain that.

2

To be or become aware or cognizant.

3

To be aware of; to be cognizant of.

4

To be acquainted (with another person).

5

To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.

6

To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to 'know someone in the biblical sense' or to 'know biblically'.

7

To experience.

8

To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.

9

To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.

10

To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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