The meaning of KNOWN is generally recognized. How to use known in a sentence.

Idiom make yourself known (Definition of known from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

If someone or something is known for a particular achievement or feature, they are familiar to many people because of that achievement or feature.

Known definition: past participle of know.. See examples of KNOWN used in a sentence.

to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. have information, as about something. Idioms know the ropes, [Informal.]to understand or be familiar with the particulars …

Proved or generally recognized: the only known case; a known authority. n. Something that is known: In this instance, the only known is our actual profit margin. American Heritage® …

There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word known, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Jun 22, 2025 · known (plural knowns) Any fact or situation which is known or familiar. quotations You have to tell the knowns from the unknowns.

Something known is something people are aware of or know about. Don’t ask a known thief to walk your dog while you’re out of town, especially if she is known as the “Poodle Poacher.”

KNOWN meaning: 1. recognized or known about by most people: 2. past participle of know. Learn more.