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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knew

After a final round full of spills and thrills, Fox knew a birdie on the 18th would be enough to secure his first major title.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

Messages from friends and family flooded her phone as the rest of the people who knew Negrete realized he was on the broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

“And I knew I was going to give it my all to be in the best possible shape.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026

Not only is the eyepatch-wearing young woman taller, stronger and more aggressive than the Asa he once knew, she grew up with their parents in the modern world.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

Like an island in the city, the massive park held secrets that only a few of us knew.

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