known
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/nəʊn/US /nɔʊn/known
ADJECTIVEDefinition of known
If something is known, people know about it; it is famous.
Example: It is a known fact that water freezes at 0°C.
The past participle of know.
Example: She and I are good friends; we have known each other for years.
In algebra, a variable or constant whose value is already determined.
Any fact or situation which is well-researched or familiar.
known
EXAMPLESExamples of known
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It is a known fact that water freezes at 0°C.
Example sentence2
She is known for all the volunteer and charity work that she does.
Example sentence3
She and I are good friends; we have known each other for years.
Example sentence4
If I had known you were going to get so angry, I wouldn't have said anything to you about it.
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