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Kenta Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
That he is an honest teacher is known ( ) a few students.
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What should I put in the blank. To? Or by?
What should I put in the blank. To? Or by?
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uk for "known by people"
- uk for "known by people"
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Both correct, but to is more frequent:
1,290 from bbc.co.uk for "known to people"
206 from bbc.co.uk for "known by people"
1,290 from bbc.co.uk for "known to people"
206 from bbc.co.uk for "known by people"
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I understand that “known to” carries one of the following meanings:
1. Introduction: He made himself known to Dr. Thomas.
2. Having information about: The criminals are known to the police.
‘Known by’ connotes:
1. Personal connection: Dr. Thomas is well known by his patients.
2. Through relationship
1. Introduction: He made himself known to Dr. Thomas.
2. Having information about: The criminals are known to the police.
‘Known by’ connotes:
1. Personal connection: Dr. Thomas is well known by his patients.
2. Through relationship
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