Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Know”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Know
Know is the singular noun form. Knows is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To understand or have information about something; to be familiar with someone or a place.
Why is the Plural of Know “knows”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Know
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: know → knows
How to Remember the Plural of Know
Just add -s to “know” to make “knows”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: The 'k' at the beginning is silent; pronounce only the /n/ sound /noʊ/..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Know
See know and knows used in real sentences side by side.
- I know your sister from school. A1
- Do you know where the library is? A1
- She knew the answer to the difficult question immediately. A2
How to Pronounce Know and Knows
One syllable with long /oʊ/ vowel like 'o' in 'go' or 'boat'. The 'kn' sound starts with just /n/, not /kn/.
Origin and Etymology of Know
From Old English 'cnawan', related to Germanic and Indo-European languages meaning to perceive or know.
Cultural note: Most common irregular verb. Phrases: 'you know' (filler in speech), 'know what I mean', 'I don't know' (uncertainty), 'you never know'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Know
What is the plural of “know”?
The plural of “know” is “knows”.
Is “knows” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.