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Know vs. Meet

Know

/nəʊ/

To have information or understanding about something

Examples:

I know her name.Do you know where the keys are?

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Meet

/miːt/

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

Examples:

I want to meet new friends.Let's meet here at 6 PM.

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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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