Cool MateMeaning of I knew it
A phrase indicating prior awareness or certainty about something.
In simple words: I was aware of it before.
I knew it in a sentence
- When she won the award, I knew it.
- As soon as he mentioned the surprise party, I knew it.
- After reading the hints, I knew it was a riddle.
- When the storm approached, I just knew it would rain.
- Watching him train, I knew it would be his year.
How to use I knew it
Commonly used to express that you had a prior understanding or expectation. Suitable for informal and conversational contexts. It may feel dismissive in formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Remember it's like saying 'I had a feeling' before it happened.
Related words
Collocations with I knew it
- knew it all along
- knew it would happen
- knew it was true
Synonyms for I knew it
- I expected it
- I figured it
- I thought so
- I sensed it
- I presaged it
Common mistakes with I knew it
- Using it with incorrect tenses, e.g. 'I know it'.
- Dropping the 'I' and saying just 'knew it'.
- Confusing it with 'I knew that'.
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Frequently asked questions about I knew it
What does I knew it mean?
I was aware of it before.
What is the definition of I knew it?
A phrase indicating prior awareness or certainty about something.
How do you use I knew it in a sentence?
When she won the award, I knew it.
Can you give another example of I knew it?
As soon as he mentioned the surprise party, I knew it.
What are synonyms for I knew it?
Common alternatives include I expected it, I figured it, I thought so, I sensed it, I presaged it.
What words go with I knew it?
It commonly pairs with knew it all along, knew it would happen, knew it was true.
What are common mistakes when using I knew it?
Using it with incorrect tenses, e.g. 'I know it'. Dropping the 'I' and saying just 'knew it'. Confusing it with 'I knew that'.
How do you pronounce I knew it?
US: //aɪ nuː ɪt//, UK: //aɪ njuː ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use I knew it?
Commonly used to express that you had a prior understanding or expectation. Suitable for informal and conversational contexts. It may feel dismissive in formal situations.