known verb - Definition and Usage

known verb

The word known is the past participle of the verb know.

Pronunciation

Definition

Used to describe something or someone that has been recognized, identified, or familiar based on previous knowledge or experience.


Author’s summary

Known is the past participle form of know, used when referring to something recognized or familiar based on prior understanding.

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