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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I didn’t care what anyone said, I knew that if I had Coach Jojo by my side and if I set my mind to it, I could be successful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

"I know you're all grieving in your own way because of my decision, but you knew it was coming for a while," he said in a statement shared to Instagram.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But weeks later, in a police interview room, a detective pulled the rug from under his feet telling him that he knew McCullagh's carefully crafted alibi was false.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Nobody knew me, so I had nothing to lose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He had followed her directions as best he could, but she spoke only in Diné, and he knew just a few words here and there.

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