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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Taylor Swift has returned to her country roots with her new song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ for ‘Toy Story 5,’ inspired by the character Jessie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The singer announced that her new song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” will be released Friday as part of the soundtrack for “Toy Story 5,” which hits theaters June 19.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Appeared in the May 22, 2026, print edition as 'Nascar Driver, Showman Knew How to Win'.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Decades earlier as a private economist, he saw a link between the stock market and corporate investment plans, according to Sebastian Mallaby’s monumental biography, The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Knew before I saw him, knew before I even arrived at the kennel.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen