know better
know better · knows better · knew better · known better · knowing better
To recognize that a statement or belief is false or doubtfulTo recognize that a statement or belief is false or doubtful.
» Tom knew better than to argue.
Том розумів, що краще не сперечатися.
Meaning
2 sensesTo recognize that a statement or belief is false or doubtful.
To understand that certain behavior is wrongful, futile, or inappropriate.
Examples
539 sentencesTom knew better than to argue.
Том розумів, що краще не сперечатися.
At your age you should know better.
У вашому віці вам видніше.
She should know better at her age.
В її віці це вже слід знати.
deIn ihrem Alter sollte sie es besser wissen.
The less you know, the better, OK?
Чим менше ти знаєш, тим краще, гаразд?
You should know better than to do that.
Тобі слід було б знати, що не потрібно цього робити.
Translations
1 languagesForms
knows better, knowing better, knew better, known better| Base form | know better · to know better |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | knows better |
| Present participle | knowing better |
| Past simple | knew better |
| Past participle | known better |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle