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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Sabrina Washington, the third member of the group, agrees and says they knew they were onto something when the garage version of their first hit Why "blew up".

From BBC • 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

"The council knew from 2022 that the rules on Class Q were changing and coming into play," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“She was amazing. I don’t know how she knew what she knew. Maybe she overheard us earlier? She checked on me and introduced me to this guy named Levi. He’s a documentary filmmaker.”

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