English Reference

meet vs know

Meet is the first encounter or arrival; know is the ongoing state of familiarity.

meet

The first encounter or arrival.

I will meet you at the station when your train arrives at noon.

know

Ongoing familiarity with a person.

I have known my best friend since we were in primary school.

Watch out
  • I want to know your sister at the party tonight.

    I want to meet your sister at the party tonight.

  • I met him for ten years and he is a great guy.

    I have known him for ten years and he is a great guy.

Remember Meet is the handshake; know is the friendship.

Fill the gap with one of the two options.

  1. 1.

    It was a pleasure to finally the rest of the design team.

  2. 2.

    Do you the new manager well enough to ask for a favor?

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