know - use in sentences

Object

  • anything: A lot of people don't know anything about their history, but it is important to know about your history.
  • something: Do the FBI know something the entire world's media organizations don't?
  • answer: Excel: Hiding Cell Contents There are times when you need to know the answer but don't want anyone else to see it.
  • everything: I know well enough that I do not know everything.

Adjective complement

  • more: Mums know more than anyone how quickly their children grow up.
  • little: He appeared to know very little about Mr Gordon, and had taken up no references.
  • good: Prepare a range of poems, then pick the question that lets you write on those you know best.

Used with why or when

  • what: How will I know what is expected of me?
  • where: We simply do not yet know where most of our bats go in winter!
  • who: Now I educate everyone I know who has a dog.
  • which: I know which way I think looks like being the best approach.
  • when: Note that there is a lot of " give " here, and we let clients know when rush rates apply.

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