Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ken

noun
/kɛn/
Definition
The range of perception or understanding.
Examples
  • His knowledge of history is beyond my ken.
  • The complexities of the project were beyond her ken.
Meaning
Ken refers to the area within which someone is able to understand or be aware. It can also denote the scope of knowledge about a subject.
Synonyms
  • understanding
  • awareness
  • comprehension
  • insight