you know

Meaning

1. (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
2. (informal) Expression used to imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed.
3. (informal) Used as a rhetorical question to confirm agreement, knowing or understanding at the end of a statement.
4. (informal) Used to introduce information.
5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see you, know.

Synonyms

you see

er

indeed

really

so

uh

um

well

why

as you know

it’s your affair

after all

you decide

Pronounced as (IPA)

/juː nəʊ/

Etymology

First attested as a filled pause in the early 18th century, as a euphemism in the mid-19th century.

Sentences

Did you know that Harry got a new job ?

Cause you know how politicians are .