Know vs know about

Both 'know' and 'know about' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Know' is used when referring to having information or awareness about something, while 'know about' is used when referring to being familiar with or having knowledge of a particular subject or topic.

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Know

The word 'know' is correct and commonly used in English when referring to having information or awareness about something.

Use 'know' when you want to express that you have information or awareness about a particular thing or situation.

Examples:

I know the answer to that question.
She knows how to play the piano.
Do you know where the nearest gas station is?
He knows a lot about history.
They know the importance of teamwork.

Alternatives:

be aware of
be informed about
have knowledge of

know about

The phrase 'know about' is correct and commonly used in English when referring to being familiar with or having knowledge of a particular subject or topic.

Use 'know about' when you want to express that you are familiar with or have knowledge of a specific subject or topic.

Examples:

I know about the new project at work.
She knows about the latest fashion trends.
Do you know about the history of this city?
He knows a lot about computers.
They know about the upcoming changes in the company.

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Who know about this lancaster chemical connection.
I suppose Avon should know about it, though.
Read more and know about the eminent software features.
Work people don't want to know about.
Everything you know about that counterfeit ring.
And forget everything you know about floats.
Not anyone know about this mission.
Only the farmers know about the worrying CAP plans.
We know about Atlantis and we've encountered the Ori.
Tang Dynasty is something many people know about China.
Let us not know about my marriage.
Nobody must know about this audition.
Well, I don't know about that.
I don't know about you, Henry...
There's something you should know about Lawrence.
I don't know about you...
I guess you know about your neighbor.
Not enough people know about Lupus Awareness.
You know about my friendship and admiration.
Your mother-in-law- you know about her cancer treatments.

Alternatives:

be familiar with
have knowledge about
be informed about

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