I know

/ˈaɪ nəʊ/
phrase

To understand or be aware of something.

I know that you are a hardworking person.
Visual representation of "I know" - To understand or be aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • i know that
  • i know you
phrase

Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.

I know, it was such a great movie.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.

Often appears as...

  • i know
  • right?

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to show that you accept that what you have just said seems surprising or unlikely.

I know it sounds weird, but it's true.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to show that you accept that what you have just said seems surprising or unlikely.

Often appears as...

  • i know it sounds
  • i know it seems

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to calm down someone who is overexcited or cross.

I know, I know, calm down.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to calm down someone who is overexcited or cross.

Often appears as...

  • i know
  • calm down

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to express the feeling of being certain that something will happen or something is true.

Don't worry, I know we will find the solution.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to express the feeling of being certain that something will happen or something is true.

Often appears as...

  • i know you will
  • i know it will
phrase

To understand or be aware of something.

I know that you are a hardworking person.
Visual representation of "I know" - To understand or be aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • i know that
  • i know you
phrase

Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.

I know, it was such a great movie.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to express agreement or acknowledgment.

Often appears as...

  • i know
  • right?

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to show that you accept that what you have just said seems surprising or unlikely.

I know it sounds weird, but it's true.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to show that you accept that what you have just said seems surprising or unlikely.

Often appears as...

  • i know it sounds
  • i know it seems

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to calm down someone who is overexcited or cross.

I know, I know, calm down.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to calm down someone who is overexcited or cross.

Often appears as...

  • i know
  • calm down

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

Used to express the feeling of being certain that something will happen or something is true.

Don't worry, I know we will find the solution.
Visual representation of "I know" - Used to express the feeling of being certain that something will happen or something is true.

Often appears as...

  • i know you will
  • i know it will
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "I know"
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Certainty Emphasis

Emphasizes certainty about the information being shared or acknowledged.

Illustration for Certainty Emphasis
I know the store closes at 6 pm.
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Personal Insight

Indicates personal understanding or experience, making the statement more relatable.

Illustration for Personal Insight
I know how difficult it can be to learn a new language.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Certainty Emphasis

Emphasizes certainty about the information being shared or acknowledged.

Illustration for Certainty Emphasis
I know the store closes at 6 pm.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Insight

Indicates personal understanding or experience, making the statement more relatable.

Illustration for Personal Insight
I know how difficult it can be to learn a new language.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Certainty Emphasis

Emphasizes certainty about the information being shared or acknowledged.

Illustration for Certainty Emphasis
I know the store closes at 6 pm.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Personal Insight

Indicates personal understanding or experience, making the statement more relatable.

Illustration for Personal Insight
I know how difficult it can be to learn a new language.
Visual representation of the word "I know"

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