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Rule "know (now)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: know (now)
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>now</suggestion> or <suggestion>no</suggestion>?
Category: Commonly Confused Words (ID: CONFUSED_WORDS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/what-are-silent-letters/#1-when-writing-silent-letters-can-help-differentiate-homophones
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • There is know place like home.
    Correction suggestion: now, no
  • They are know being reviewed by VE.
    Correction suggestion: now, no
  • My dream is know Roma, in Italy.
    Correction suggestion: now, no
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I'm know Tom didn't want to study French.
ID: KNOW_NOW [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)