not know

VERB

mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread overestimate overlook underestimate

STRONG

addle blunder botch bungle confound err fail goof jumble lapse misapprehend misconceive miscount miss omit slip snarl tangle

WEAK

be off the mark be wrong deceive oneself get wrong have wrong impression make a mess misdeem misknow miss the boat put foot in slip up take for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

accomplish achieve clear up correct do well fix succeed uncomplicate

WEAK

be certain be sure comprehend interpret perceive

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Despite the success of his own venture, currently ranking 5th in Apple's UK paid games charts - above Monopoly Go - Brewis said he does not know if any politicians have actually played his game.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Although Deussing, a research group leader and experienced neurobiologist, had observed the phenomenon many times, he did not know exactly what type of cells were involved.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

What I do not know is whether that means I should put them back.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

“The girl that reported that did not know what she was talking about,” he said, referring to the local Knox News.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

There in the night I did not know this.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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