what's the difference of know, know of and know about?
what's the difference of know, know of and know about?
many thanx.

Question

what's the difference of know, know of and know about?
what's the difference of know, know of and know about?
many thanx.

Answer

Know - Sure knowledge. Ex: I know the sun will rise tomorrow.
Know of - Heard about. Ex: I know of a good Sushi restaurant. I haven't been there but I heard from my friend that it's good.
Know about - Knowledge about......something. Ex: I don't know much about auto mechanics but I do know about plants.

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Differences:

I know Peter- means I have met Peter.
I know about Peter - I may not have met him but I have heard (often bad things) about Peter
I know of Peter - is neutral or positive meaning you have heard of him but know little or only good things about him.

If your car needs repair I can say:  "I know of a good mechanic" - which is a recommendation. You can also use 'I know' but not ' I know about a good mechanic' in this sense.

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