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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"There was this excitement that she was going to play Queen's, but no-one knew yet," Quayle told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Who knew vampires made such a good metaphor for America’s worst excesses?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“I knew this book was going to drive conversation,” Burke said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A French consumer advocacy group filed the claim alleging "planned obsolescence" in 2020, saying the Japanese giant knew some controllers were failing too quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I knew I should tighten my sad, limp ponytail and move on with my life, but the thing was, Sela’s hair supremacy was a new thing.

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