Cool MateMeaning of Knew
In simple words: understood or was aware of something in the past
Knew in a sentence
- She knew the answer to the question.
- He knew about the surprise party all along.
- They knew it was going to rain yesterday.
- I knew she would come eventually.
- We knew the risks before starting the project.
How to use Knew
Used to express past knowledge or understanding. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
knew + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'new' — think of something you just realized in the past.
Related words
Collocations with Knew
- knew the truth
- knew the risks
- knew the answer
- knew each other
- never knew
Synonyms for Knew
- understood
- recognized
- realized
- acknowledged
- apprehended
Opposites of Knew
- forgot
- ignored
Common mistakes with Knew
- Confused with 'know' (present tense) vs 'knew' (past tense)
- 'Knew' is sometimes incorrectly used in continuous forms (e.g., 'was knew')
Knew appears in
Knew in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عرفت
فهمت أو كنت على علم بشيء ما في الماضي
- Bengaliবাংলা
জানত
অতীতে কিছু বুঝেছিল বা জানত
- GermanDeutsch
Wusste
hatte etwas in der Vergangenheit verstanden oder wusste davon
- SpanishEspañol
Sabía/Supo
Entendía o era consciente de algo en el pasado.
- Persianفارسی
میدانست
در گذشته چیزی را فهمیده یا از آن باخبر بوده است
- FrenchFrançais
Savait
comprenait ou était conscient de quelque chose dans le passé
- Hindiहिन्दी
जानता था/जानती थी/जानते थे
अतीत में किसी बात को समझना या अवगत होना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sapeva
Capiva o era consapevole di qualcosa in passato
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sabia
Entendia ou estava ciente de algo no passado.
- RussianРусский
Знал
понимал или знал что-то в прошлом
- Urduاردو
جانتا تھا
ماضی میں کسی چیز کو سمجھنا یا اس سے واقف ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
knew
过去知道或意识到某事
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Frequently asked questions about Knew
What does Knew mean?
understood or was aware of something in the past
What is the definition of Knew?
Past tense of 'know'; to have had knowledge of something.
How do you use Knew in a sentence?
She knew the answer to the question.
Can you give another example of Knew?
He knew about the surprise party all along.
What are synonyms for Knew?
Common alternatives include understood, recognized, realized, acknowledged, apprehended.
What is the opposite of Knew?
Opposite meanings include forgot, ignored.
What words go with Knew?
It commonly pairs with knew the truth, knew the risks, knew the answer, knew each other, never knew.
What are common mistakes when using Knew?
Confused with 'know' (present tense) vs 'knew' (past tense) 'Knew' is sometimes incorrectly used in continuous forms (e.g., 'was knew')
How do you pronounce Knew?
US: //nuː//, UK: //njuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Knew?
Used to express past knowledge or understanding. Appropriate in most contexts, but avoid in overly formal writing.