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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“They were out there looking for him, the soldiers were all over the place looking for him because they knew he was somewhere. A lot of great things happened.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I had an adorable opponent. I knew Derek was going to bring everything he had," Wilder said afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“We knew it was going to be a tough, physical game and we knew we had to match that intensity,” said Kiki Rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

When Covid spread in early 2020, he made short bets worth about $1 billion on companies he knew were tight on cash, like auto rental firm Europcar Mobility Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He would not be able to save a single one, he knew, despite his manic efforts.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman