Showing Results for "knew"

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 knew I was ready to drop something crazy," he told reporters.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“We knew how important it was from my perspective for the U.S. government, and from her perspective for the company, to make sure our relationship works.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

And for his pink-jerseyed Inter Miami, he knew just who he wanted: the Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I just knew that I wanted this to feel quite eclectic, and as I say, kind of genre-bending.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Father missed his mother he never knew; but Grandpa sang him lullabies, holding him close with rough but gentle hands.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes