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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“It was less question marks about the potential of the team. We knew what we could be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The prime minister will address Parliament, probably on Monday, to address this – and what he knew and when.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“I know a lot of feisty, fun, and intelligent women and I knew when I met her that she was one of them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Those who knew him were talking to him. We never saw this coming,” Nelson said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

“But you knew he was working for us and that he was a fraud, and you never said anything.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam