Showing Results for "knew"

knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nyu /

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 coming here in November, I might be sitting here in front of a lot of very angry people because this place is in a mess.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I already knew I wouldn’t be able to include the award category because of Times standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Erawan Shrine remains a popular draw for Chinese tourists to the kingdom's capital, but none AFP spoke to ahead of the verdict said they knew about the case.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

And for his pink-jerseyed Inter Miami, he knew just who he wanted: the Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Beyond the fire’s glow, I never knew darkness could be so black.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes