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a (1) : to perceive directly : have direct cognition of. (2) : to have understanding of. importance of knowing oneself. (3) : to recognize the nature of : discern. b (1) : to recognize as being the same as something previously known.

Synonyms for IN THE KNOW: aware, alerted, alert, wise, knowing, hip, informed, warned; Antonyms of IN THE KNOW: unaware, unconscious, unknowing, uninformed, oblivious, unwitting, unprepared, unmindful

in the know. phrase. If you are in the know about something, especially something that is not known about or understood by many people, you have information about it. It was gratifying to be in the know about important people. He takes crucial decisions without consulting people in the know.

phrase. Add to word list. to have knowledge about something that most people do not have: This resort is considered by those who are in the know to have the best downhill skiing in Europe. Oh, if she's being too nosy, you can tell her to buzz off. She just wants to be in the know.

in the know. Knowledgeable or having access to information about something, especially that which is exclusive or secret. I'll give a call to my source at city hall. He's in the know about the mayor's plans.

in the know. Privy to special or secret information, as in Not too many people are in the know about this project. [Late 1800s] Words Nearby in the know. in the hole. in the hope. in the hot seat. in the interest of. in the interim.

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1. ( also intr; may take a clause as object) to be or feel certain of the truth or accuracy of (a fact, etc) 2. to be acquainted or familiar with: she's known him five years. 3. to have a familiarity or grasp of, as through study or experience: he knows French.