knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nju /

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understand information v.
be familiar with v.

VERB

understand information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate experience have learn notice perceive realize recognize see

STRONG

apperceive apprehend cognize comprehend differentiate discern discriminate distinguish fathom grasp ken prize undergo

WEAK

be acquainted be cognizant be conversant in be informed be learned be master of be read be schooled be versed feel certain get the idea have down pat have information have knowledge of keep up on on top of

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

confuse mix up not get

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret

VERB

be familiar with

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience feel identify see

STRONG

associate fraternize savor sustain taste undergo

WEAK

be acquainted with be friends with get acquainted have dealings with

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain

WEAK

be ignorant forget misinterpret misunderstand

Example Sentences

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knew

I knew the renter, and everything was going well.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

While Hunt, then 17, knew it was quick, she was soon informed that she had broken the under-18 women's world record.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

"I knew Homer was from these lands, but I didn't know he was specifically from Izmir. We are incredibly lucky," said teacher Safak Tosun outside one of the city's cinemas where the film is showing.

From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026

A former engineer at the company, Béjar has claimed for years that Meta’s child-safety tools were ineffective and that top executives knew its products were harming children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026

“I wouldn’t have stopped texting if I knew you liked hearing from me.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith