adjective

known

UK /nəʊn/US /nɔʊn/

known

ADJECTIVE

Definition of known

1

If something is known, people know about it; it is famous.

Example: It is a known fact that water freezes at 0°C.

1

The past participle of know.

Example: She and I are good friends; we have known each other for years.

2

In algebra, a variable or constant whose value is already determined.

3

Any fact or situation which is well-researched or familiar.

known

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1

It is a known fact that water freezes at 0°C.

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2

She is known for all the volunteer and charity work that she does.

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3

She and I are good friends; we have known each other for years.

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4

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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