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knows where one stands

knows where one stands is the third-person singular simple present indicative of know where one stands.

Meaning of know where one stands

Verb

know where one stands (third-person singular simple present knows where one stands, present participle knowing where one stands, simple past knew where one stood, past participle known where one stood)

  1. (figuratively) To be aware of one's position.
    • I know where I stand as far as he's concerned: I'm the enemy.

Questions about knows where one stands

What is knows where one stands the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Knows where one stands is the third-person singular simple present indicative of know where one stands.

Words near knows where one stands in the dictionary

  1. knows what side of one's bread is buttered
  2. knows what side of the bread is buttered
  3. knows what side one's bread is buttered on
  4. knows what's o'clock
  5. knows when to fold 'em
  6. knows where one stands
  7. knows where the bodies are buried
  8. knows whether one is Arthur or Martha
  9. knows which end is up
  10. knows which side one's bread is buttered on
  11. Knowsley

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