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 knew her, anyone who has driven through the two main arteries of Los Angeles knows her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"I wish they knew me, like, when I was born," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He was now advocating for healthcare-policy reform, and he knew just the man he needed to speak with: the GM of a Major League Baseball team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“The reason that this story attracted me was because it’s like a reverse border story, but I also knew that it wasn’t my story to tell so I sat on it for a long time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He didn’t know which premonition the rat was talking about, but he knew enough about the infamous Hesterfowl not to care.

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