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know what's going on vs know

know vs know what's going on

know what's going on is not a noun while know is a noun.

know what's going on and know both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
know what's going on No No Yes No
know Yes No Yes No
As verbs, know is a hypernym of know what's going on; that is, know is a word with a broader meaning than know what's going on:
  • know what's going on: be well-informed
  • know: know how to do or perform something
know what's going on (noun) know (noun)
the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
know what's going on (verb) know (verb)
be well-informed be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
know how to do or perform something
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
know the nature or character of
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
perceive as familiar
have fixed in the mind
have sexual intercourse with
Difference between know what's going on and know

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