Meaning & Definition of word "Ken"
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Ken
/kɛn/
noun:
- 1. Range of knowledge or perception.
- Example: The world of quantum mechanics is beyond my ken.
- 2. The range of vision or understanding.
- Example: Within his ken, the complexities of human behavior are very intriguing.
verb:
- 1. To know or understand.
- Example: I ken what you mean about the challenges we face.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'cennan', related to know.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beyond one's ken:
outside one's understanding or knowledge
ken it:
do you understand it?
in my ken:
within my knowledge or understanding
Related Words
know:
to have information or understanding about something.
cognition:
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge.
Slang Meanings of ken
Meaning: To understand or grasp something.
Example Sentence: I totally ken that vibe you're putting off.
Meaning: To have awareness about a situation.
Example Sentence: Do you ken what's happening off-campus?