Know of meaning
Know of is a phrasal verb that means to be aware that a person or thing exists while knowing only limited details.
- Past simple
- knew of
- Past participle
- known of
- -ing form
- knowing of
What know of means
B2
To be aware that a person or thing exists while knowing only limited details
Do you know of a reliable plumber nearby?
Similar phrasal verbs
With know: know something from something.
With of: think of, come of, make too much of.
Common questions
What does know of mean?
To be aware that a person or thing exists while knowing only limited details.
What is the past tense of know of?
Knew of. The past participle is known of.
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