known

[ nohn ]

verb

1. past participle of know ¹.

noun

1. a known quantity.

known

/ nəʊn /

verb

1. the past participle of know

adjective

1. specified and identified

   a known criminal

noun

1. a fact or entity known

Word History and Origins

Origin of known¹

First recorded in 1300–50, for the adjective

Example Sentences

This has prompted countries to consider shifting away from the dollar over the years, in a movement known as de-dollarization.

From Salon

Born in Lebanon, he is known to have forged ties with several political factions in his birth country.

From BBC

It is not known how much he is being paid by Discovery+ for the documentary, but as his wife is the heiress to a reported £45 million fortune, money doesn't seem to be a motive.

From BBC

The MOD's war-gaming this week will focus on the supply chains for artillery munitions and uncrewed systems – also known as drones.

From BBC

The Pérez Art Museum Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay in the city’s downtown, is just a few miles from Overtown, a historically Black neighborhood once known as the “Harlem of the South.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• accepted
• acknowledged
• admitted
• common
• established
• familiar
• noted
• notorious
• obvious
• recognized
• well-known