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Kenny1999 Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

know or know about

I know her
I know about her
I know of her

what's the difference
  

Top answer

I know her - I am personally acquainted with her. The other two can both mean that you have not met her personally, but have heard of her existence. I know about her can also mean that you have heard some information about her characteristcs or activities.

— Fivejedjon

  • I know her - I am personally acquainted with her.
  • The other two can both mean that you have not met her personally, but have heard of her existence.
  • I know about her can also mean that you have heard some information about her characteristcs or activities.
  • In this sense, it is possible that you have actually met her, This is not relevant.
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I know her - I am personally acquainted with her.

The other two can both mean that you have not met her personally, but have heard of her existence.

I know about her can also mean that you have heard some information about her characteristcs or activities. In this sense, it is possible that you have actually met her, This is not relevant.
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