You know

interjection

Used to make sure the listener understands or agrees.

It's, you know, supposed to rain tomorrow.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used to make sure the listener understands or agrees

Often appears as...

  • i mean
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used when pausing or thinking of what to say next.

I was, you know, wondering if you'd like to go out for dinner.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used when pausing or thinking of what to say next

Often appears as...

  • hmm
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used to suggest that something is very obvious or already known.

He's not exactly a genius, you know.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used to suggest that something is very obvious or already known

Often appears as...

  • it's not
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used to make sure the listener understands or agrees.

It's, you know, supposed to rain tomorrow.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used to make sure the listener understands or agrees

Often appears as...

  • i mean
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used when pausing or thinking of what to say next.

I was, you know, wondering if you'd like to go out for dinner.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used when pausing or thinking of what to say next

Often appears as...

  • hmm
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

interjection

Used to suggest that something is very obvious or already known.

He's not exactly a genius, you know.
Visual representation of "you know" - Used to suggest that something is very obvious or already known

Often appears as...

  • it's not
  • you know

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "you know"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Agreement

Expresses an assumption of shared knowledge or opinion.

Illustration for Seeking Agreement
It was a great game, you know?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Softening Statements

Softens the impact of what's being said, sounding less direct.

Illustration for Softening Statements
You could be a bit more careful, you know.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Flow

Maintains conversation rhythm, filling potential awkward silences.

Illustration for Conversation Flow
So, I went to the shop, you know, and it was closed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Agreement

Expresses an assumption of shared knowledge or opinion.

Illustration for Seeking Agreement
It was a great game, you know?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Softening Statements

Softens the impact of what's being said, sounding less direct.

Illustration for Softening Statements
You could be a bit more careful, you know.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Flow

Maintains conversation rhythm, filling potential awkward silences.

Illustration for Conversation Flow
So, I went to the shop, you know, and it was closed.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seeking Agreement

Expresses an assumption of shared knowledge or opinion.

Illustration for Seeking Agreement
It was a great game, you know?
LampPro Tip 2/3

Softening Statements

Softens the impact of what's being said, sounding less direct.

Illustration for Softening Statements
You could be a bit more careful, you know.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Conversation Flow

Maintains conversation rhythm, filling potential awkward silences.

Illustration for Conversation Flow
So, I went to the shop, you know, and it was closed.
Visual representation of the word "You know"

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