knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nju /

Jump To:

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

knew

As part of Black History Month, those who knew him best have been reflecting on his lasting impact.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

When he arrived on the scene, Kenig threw himself into the task he knew: helping survivors, then combing the site to collect bodies, which were in harrowing conditions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The men reportedly used pieces of fish as bait, placing traps outside houses where they knew cats were kept, state media reported.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

As a Wall Street Journal features editor—and involved in many articles on wealth management—I knew what I wanted: a fee-only adviser who would act as a fiduciary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

“I pushed because I knew she was hiding something. I always know when she’s hiding something.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold