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Know vs. Meet

Know

/nəʊ/

To have information or understanding about something

Examples:

He knows everything about animals.She knew now that he meant to speak.I should have known better, should have been more careful.

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Meet

/miːt/

To come together or encounter someone, often by arrangement or chance

Examples:

'I met Mr. Ackroyd.'Mother, look forward to our meeting again someday!I trust that meets with your approval, sir?'

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Ways to tell them apart:

Know refers to being aware or having information about something, while meet involves coming into the presence of another person.
You can know someone without ever having encountered them in real life. For example, you might know about a celebrity by reading about them.
On the other hand, meet requires a direct or firsthand experience or introduction to a person.
Remember that you can know facts or knowledge, but you cannot meet them.
The word meet often signifies the start of an acquaintance, whereas know signifies an established familiarity.

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