Cool MateMeaning of I knew
A phrase indicating past knowledge or awareness.
In simple words: I understood or was aware of something before.
I knew in a sentence
- I knew you would come to the party.
- At that moment, I knew I had made a mistake.
- I knew the answer, but I hesitated to speak.
- Before he even mentioned it, I knew something was wrong.
- I knew that movie was going to be great!
How to use I knew
Use this phrase when referring to past understanding or awareness. It’s neutral and widely applicable, but can sound less formal in written contexts.
Grammar pattern
know + clause
Memory hint
Remember 'I knew' as 'I knew it before you did!'
Related words
Collocations with I knew
- I knew it
- I knew you
- I knew better
- I knew the truth
- I knew him
Synonyms for I knew
- I realized
- I understood
- I recognized
- I was aware
- I comprehended
Opposites of I knew
- I didn't know
- I didn't realize
- I was unaware
Common mistakes with I knew
- Confusing with 'I know' for present tense.
- Incorrect verb conjugation, e.g., 'I knw'.
- Using it in situations where 'I didn't know' is appropriate.
I knew appears in
I knew in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كنت أعرف
كنت أفهم أو على علم بشيء ما من قبل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আমি জানতাম
আমি আগে কিছু বুঝতাম বা জানতাম।
- GermanDeutsch
Ich wusste
Ich habe etwas vorher verstanden oder wusste davon.
- SpanishEspañol
Sabía
Entendí o era consciente de algo antes.
- Persianفارسی
میدونستم
قبلاً چیزی را فهمیده بودم یا از آن خبر داشتم.
- FrenchFrançais
Je savais
J'avais compris ou j'étais au courant de quelque chose avant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुझे पता था
मुझे पहले से कुछ पता था या मैं उससे अवगत था।
- ItalianItaliano
Sapevo
Capivo o ero già a conoscenza di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Eu sabia
Eu entendi ou estava ciente de algo antes.
- RussianРусский
Я знал(а)
Я что-то понимал(а) или знал(а) раньше.
- Urduاردو
مجھے پتہ تھا
مجھے پہلے سے کچھ سمجھ آ گیا تھا یا میں واقف تھا۔
- Chinese中文
我知道
我以前就明白或知道某事。
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Frequently asked questions about I knew
What does I knew mean?
I understood or was aware of something before.
What is the definition of I knew?
A phrase indicating past knowledge or awareness.
How do you use I knew in a sentence?
I knew you would come to the party.
Can you give another example of I knew?
At that moment, I knew I had made a mistake.
What are synonyms for I knew?
Common alternatives include I realized, I understood, I recognized, I was aware, I comprehended.
What is the opposite of I knew?
Opposite meanings include I didn't know, I didn't realize, I was unaware.
What words go with I knew?
It commonly pairs with I knew it, I knew you, I knew better, I knew the truth, I knew him.
What are common mistakes when using I knew?
Confusing with 'I know' for present tense. Incorrect verb conjugation, e.g., 'I knw'. Using it in situations where 'I didn't know' is appropriate.
How do you pronounce I knew?
US: //aɪ nu//, UK: //aɪ njuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I knew?
Use this phrase when referring to past understanding or awareness. It’s neutral and widely applicable, but can sound less formal in written contexts.