knows
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1 third-person singular (v.) A1 Beginnerthe form of 'know' used with he, she, it, or a single name.
The third-person singular present indicative form of 'know'.
ExampleShe knows exactly how to fix the computer when it crashes.
ExampleThe professor knows the subject so thoroughly that she can answer any question without referring to her notes.
- understands
- recognises
PitfallHe know the answer.He knows the answer.In standard English, you must add 's' to the verb when the subject is 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
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2 dialect use (v.) C1 Advanced Dialect Informala way of saying 'know' for any person (I, you, we, they) in some local areas.
A nonstandard present tense form used for all persons, singular and plural, in specific regional dialects.
ExampleI knows what you mean, but I can't help you right now.
ExampleIn some traditional rural dialects, a speaker might say 'I knows' or 'they knows' instead of using the standard forms.
UsageThis form is common in certain British and American regional dialects but is considered grammatically incorrect in standard or academic writing.