knew

[noo, nyoo] / nu, nju /

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understand information v.
be familiar with v.

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

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knew

This time around, he decided that he knew better than the experts, and he came in with a bunch of hare-brained plans.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

"I knew there would be connectivity issues on the Tibet side," he says.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I knew it was a touchdown,” said wideout Ladd McConkey.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

When Skubal took the mound in his last start for the Tigers on July 29, he knew it could be a turning point for him and the club.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

I knew it would be, hands down, better than anything Jonah would give him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam