Know and Ken

Know

Know verb - To have a practical understanding of.
Usage example: a career diplomat who knows several languages

Ken is a synonym for know (Scottish) in knowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Ken" instead a verb "Know", when it comes to topics like be familiar with, understand information.

Nearby Words: knowing, known

Ken

Ken noun - Range of what one can know or understand.
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Synonyms for Ken

Know is a synonym for ken in knowledge topic. You can use "Know" instead a verb "Ken".

Nearby Words: kent, Kenna, kenia
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