know
verb (used with object)
to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty.
is knowing
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present progressiveof know (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One of the challenges as a fire chief, he explains, is knowing when to ask for help - too late and the benefits will be lost, but too early and resources might be wasted.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The tricky part is knowing when to stay and when to go.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Ava comes back with, the best part of dying is knowing how ticked off people are going to be when they realize how much money you left your dogs.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
The trick is knowing how much fun you can afford.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
‘So the music is saying something to them. It is sending a message. I do not think the human beans is knowing what that message is, but they is loving it just the same.’
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
