Its meaning soon broadened, however, to mean “range of vision” or “sight” on land or sea. See examples of ken used in a sentence. An idea beyond one's ken Range of sight or vision. Not in your area of knowledge To know someone or something 3
Not in your area of… Ken in american english (ken) noun a male given name, form of kendall or kenneth There are six meanings listed in oed's entry for the noun ken, two of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. A male given name, form of kendall or kenneth Explore the slang meaning of 'ken', its historical roots, and how it's used in contemporary communication