English · Common Verbs
known
/noʊn/
[/noʊn/]
past participle of know
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'know': used with 'have' to show awareness over a period of time.
Example
I have known her since childhood and she is still my closest and most trusted friend.
I have known her since childhood and she is still my closest and most trusted friend.
Etymology
From Old English 'cnāwen', past participle of 'cnāwan' (to know).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses; as an adjective it means familiar or recognized.