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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

know of vs. know

Hi,

When do you use the phrase 'know of' and when do you use the word 'know'?

I know of the importance of spiritual discipline.

Can it be this?

I know the importance of spiritual discipline.
  

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- - I am aware that spiritual discipline is important, but I don't necessarily know why. -- I know why spiritual discipline is important .

— Mister Micawber

  • - - I am aware that spiritual discipline is important, but I don't necessarily know why.
  • -- I know why spiritual discipline is important .
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It can, but they have different meanings:

I know of the importance of spiritual discipline.-- I am aware that spiritual discipline is important, but I don't necessarily know why.

I know the importance of spiritual discipline.-- I know why spiritual discipline is important.
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