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control vs know

know vs control

control and know both are nouns.

control and know both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
know Yes No Yes No
As verbs, know is a hypernym of control; that is, know is a word with a broader meaning than control:
  • control: have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
  • know: know how to do or perform something
control (noun) know (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
power to direct or determine
discipline in personal and social activities
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
control (verb) know (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison know how to do or perform something
handle and cause to function have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
exercise authoritative control or power over know the nature or character of
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard perceive as familiar
place under restrictions; limit access to by law have fixed in the mind
have sexual intercourse with
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