Known
noʊn
Definitions
Having information in one's mind; understood, recognized or familiar.
noʊn
Past participle of 'know'
She is known for her excellent cooking.
💡 Simply: It's like when you've heard something or seen something before, so you're not surprised. For example, if you go to the park and *know* it's going to be sunny.
👶 For kids: It means you already have the information about something in your brain.
More Examples
The artist is known worldwide for his abstract paintings.
The location is known to all residents of the town.
He was known to be a kind and helpful person.
How It's Used
"He is known for his generosity."
"The suspect was known to the police."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
be known as
To be recognized or identified by a particular name or characteristic.
"He is known as a skilled musician."
a known quantity
Something or someone whose characteristics, abilities, or outcomes are already established and predictable.
"With her track record, she's a known quantity for completing projects on time."
From Middle English *knawen*, past participle of *knowen* (to know), from Old English *cnāwan* (to know).
The past participle 'known' has existed in English since Old English, evolving from the verb 'cnāwan'.
Memory tip
Think of something you've learned and now *know*.
Word Origin
"to perceive, recognize, or understand"