knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nju /

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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“I knew, in terms of performance, that I had to stand out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

He says they knew honoring Morrison as a consequential figure not just in literature but also in the context of American history would be central to Ohio’s celebration of the semiquincentennial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

When West and Scales presented their first Great Canal Journeys episode in 2014, it is unlikely anyone involved in the production knew what a phenomenon it would become.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The Times quotes officials justifying the order by saying it would reduce duplication of effort; our own spies wouldn’t bother recruiting someone if they knew he or she was already an agent.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

I knew it was code for “I don’t want to go through Pops’s things by myself,” and to be honest, I feel the same way.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam