Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as we know it

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.87 in modern English

Syllables: as we -know it
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In something's current form, which is familiar to the speaker and listener.

Example Sentences

"the end of the world as we know it"

Derived Forms

TEOTWAWKI

Phrases

as is as it stands

Frequently Paired Words

as is as it stands

Questions

What does as we know it mean?: In something's current form, which is familiar to the speaker and listener.

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