know about

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see know, about.

“I don't know about him.”

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Meanings

verbknow about (third-person singular simple present knows about, present participle knowing about, simple past knew about, past participle known about)

present singular third person knows about · participle present knowing about · past knew about · participle past known about

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see know, about.
  2. informalnegativeusuallyTo have positive inclinations regarding (someone or something); to have no doubts regarding (someone or something).

    I don't know about him.

    1 more example

    You never know about that family.

Translations

Spanish saber de/sobre
  • saber de/sobreliteral
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APA

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MLA

“know about.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/know%20about. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “know about,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/know%20about.

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