: generally recognized
a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of known was in the 14th century

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“Known.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/known. Accessed 11 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

known

adjective
: generally recognized
a known expert on art

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