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What is another word for know a little?

Pronunciation: [nˈə͡ʊ ɐ lˈɪtə͡l] (IPA)

There are various synonyms for the phrase "know a little," including a basic understanding, be acquainted with, have a glimpse, have a rudimentary knowledge or grasp of, have a smattering, have some familiarity, know some details, possess limited knowledge, have scant knowledge, have a superficial understanding, and be slightly familiar with. Often, when we are trying to communicate with someone who has a limited understanding of a particular topic, it helps to use phrases that convey the idea that we are not expecting them to know everything, but rather just have a cursory understanding. Choosing the right synonym can help to create a more positive and inclusive conversation, making the other person feel more comfortable and valued.
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What are the hypernyms for Know a little?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    have knowledge of, have awareness of, have familiarity with, have recognition of, have understanding of.

Famous quotes with Know a little

  • I know a little more about Kinsey than I know about sex because that is his subject not mine.
    Bill Condon
  • You know, I said I have this problem that I need to more carefully read Akron's text because it's too much, too much fantasy, and so I am busy with other stuff - it's funny, it's nice to hear that someone is studying that carefully and now I know a little bit more about that.
    H. R. Giger
  • When you look at what we spend on entertainment, whether it's on CDs, music, DVDs, there is so much money invested in that, people want to know a little more about the stars they're paying to see or hear.
    Mary Hart
  • I want to let my fans get to know a little about me. I'm very thankful for everything they've done for me so, of course, I'm going to let them into my world a bit. But I really am a very private person, and I love kepping my life to myself - that's how I've always been.
    Vanessa Hudgens
  • Since we cannot know all that there is to be known about anything, we ought to know a little about everything.
    Blaise Pascal

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