know nothing about what happened vs know nothing of what happened

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Know nothing about what happened' is more commonly used when referring to a lack of knowledge about a specific event or situation. On the other hand, 'Know nothing of what happened' is less common and tends to be used in a more formal or literary context.

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know nothing about what happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a lack of knowledge or information about a specific event or situation.

Examples:

I know nothing about what happened at the meeting yesterday.
She knows nothing about what happened during the accident.
Do you know anything about what happened at the party?
He claimed to know nothing about what happened in the case.
We know nothing about what happened to the missing child.

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Alternatives:

know nothing about the incident
know nothing about the situation
know nothing about the matter
know nothing about the event
know nothing about the occurrence

know nothing of what happened

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to express a lack of knowledge or information about a specific event or situation, but it is more formal or literary in style.

Examples:

He knows nothing of what happened in the past.
She claimed to know nothing of what happened during the war.
I know nothing of what happened in that town.
They know nothing of what happened in the palace.
The book reveals nothing of what happened in the final chapter.

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A generation which ignores history has no past: and no future. - Lazarus Long, from the works of Robert Heinlein. To know nothing of what happened before you ...
To know nothing of what happened before you took your place on Earth is to remain a child forever and ever.” We at AncientPlanet are dedicated to this axiom …

Alternatives:

know nothing about what happened
know nothing about the incident
know nothing about the situation
know nothing about the matter
know nothing about the event

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know nothing about what happened vs know nothing of what happened