Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of know
"The team knows are all excited about the upcoming game, even though they don't know each other well yet."
In plain English: There is no noun form of the word knows because it is always used as a verb to describe having information or understanding something.
"The team knows that their success depends on working together."
Usage: The word "knows" is strictly a verb and cannot function as a noun; therefore, it has no valid everyday meaning as a singular or plural noun. If you need a noun form related to the concept of acquaintance or awareness, use words like "knowledge," "acquaintance," or "familiarity" instead.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of know
"She knows exactly where she left her keys in the chaos of the morning rush."
In plain English: To know something means to have information about it or to be familiar with how it works.
"She knows the answer to every question in the quiz."
Usage: Use "knows" only when referring to a he, she, or it performing an action in the present tense, such as saying "She knows the answer." Do not use it with plural subjects like they or we, which require the base form "know."
Knows is the third-person singular present form of the verb know, which derives from Old English cnāwan with an original meaning to be acquainted with or perceive by experience. It shares its Germanic roots with cognates like German kennen and Dutch kennen, all conveying a sense of familiarity through direct contact rather than just intellectual understanding.