Definitions

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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"He didn't have any friends there. He had no social worker that knew him. He had no teachers that knew him."

From BBC

“I knew from the day I started that my days were numbered,” she said.

From Salon

What if we knew what war truly looks like when it’s not strung with Christmas lights?

From Salon

"I knew his face, but I had no idea he was a singer, guitar player and a songwriter," he told BBC Radio Tees.

From BBC

"I was really scared but I knew I had to do something," he said.

From BBC