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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 and then</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:
  • My mom used to make a hell of a burrito every know and then.
    Correction suggestion: now and then
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I will let you know and then proceed with the other task.
ID: KNOW_NOW [4]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-23 22:33:08 +0200)