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ken

/kɛn/
ken kɛn
English Definition
n. one''s range of knowledge or understanding
中文释义
视野,眼界
Significado en Español
alcance, conocimiento
한국어 뜻
시야, 이해 범위
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tầm nhìn, hiểu biết
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Example Sentence

The concept was beyond his ken and left him confused.

这个概念超出了他的视野,使他感到困惑。

Synonyms
understanding awareness comprehension grasp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ken (someone''s field of knowledge or vision)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “ken”:

  1. A ignorance
  2. B confusion
  3. C understanding
  4. D doubt
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C — understanding. “ken” means n. one''s range of knowledge or understanding

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The concept of advanced quantum mechanics is beyond my ____.

  1. A ken
  2. B house
  3. C book
  4. D phone
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A — ken. “ken” means n. one''s range of knowledge or understanding

Common questions about “ken”

What does “ken” mean?

ken — n. one''s range of knowledge or understanding. In Chinese: 视野,眼界.

How do you pronounce “ken”?

ken is pronounced /kɛn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: ken.

How do you use “ken” in a sentence?

The concept was beyond his ken and left him confused. (这个概念超出了他的视野,使他感到困惑。)

What are synonyms for “ken”?

understanding, awareness, comprehension, grasp — all close in meaning to ken (n. one''s range of knowledge or understanding).

Is “ken” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. ken appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ken”?

ken (someone''s field of knowledge or vision)

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