Cool MateMeaning of I knew him
To have been familiar with or understood someone in the past.
In simple words: I recognized or understood him.
I knew him in a sentence
- I knew him from school when we were kids.
- Even as an adult, I still knew him as my best friend.
- In our conversation, I realized I knew him from a previous meeting.
- When I saw his photo, I knew him immediately.
- Even after all these years, I knew him well enough to trust him.
How to use I knew him
Used in past contexts to indicate familiarity or past knowledge. Not appropriate for present situations.
Grammar pattern
knew + object
Memory hint
Think of 'knew' as knowing in the past, like a memory in a photo.
Related words
Collocations with I knew him
- knew him well
- knew him from
- knew him as
Synonyms for I knew him
- recognized
- understood
- identified
- acknowledged
- remembered
Common mistakes with I knew him
- Using 'know' instead of 'knew' for past events.
- Confusing the meaning of 'knew' with 'knew' in future contexts.
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Frequently asked questions about "I knew him"
What does "I knew him" mean?
I recognized or understood him.
What is the definition of "I knew him"?
To have been familiar with or understood someone in the past.
How do you use "I knew him" in a sentence?
I knew him from school when we were kids.
Can you give another example of "I knew him"?
Even as an adult, I still knew him as my best friend.
What are synonyms for "I knew him"?
Common alternatives include recognized, understood, identified, acknowledged, remembered.
What words go with "I knew him"?
It commonly pairs with knew him well, knew him from, knew him as.
What are common mistakes when using "I knew him"?
Using 'know' instead of 'knew' for past events. Confusing the meaning of 'knew' with 'knew' in future contexts.
How do you pronounce "I knew him"?
US: //aɪ nu ː hɪm//, UK: //aɪ njuː hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use "I knew him"?
Used in past contexts to indicate familiarity or past knowledge. Not appropriate for present situations.