Cool MateKnee
UK /["/niː/"]/US /["/niː/"]/
Definition
the joint between the top and bottom parts of the leg where it bends in the middle
In simple words: The part of your leg that bends, where your thigh meets your lower leg.
Examples
- He fell and hurt his knee while playing football.
- She has a tattoo on her knee that she got on her birthday.
- After the surgery, his knee was very painful and swollen.
- The doctor examined her knee to check for any injuries.
- You should bend your knee when you jump to avoid injury.
- The child crawled on his hands and knees around the living room.
- During the yoga class, we practiced a position that stretched the knees.
Usage notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in medical discussions, sports, and everyday conversations about the body. Avoid using it in highly technical or specialized contexts unless necessary.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'knee' like 'kneeing' someone in a playful game (but don't really do it).
Collocations
- left
- right
- bony
- bend
- flex
- straighten
- buckle
- give way
- weaken
- injury
- problem
- sprain
- above the knee
- across your knees
- at somebody’s knee
- bring something to its knees
- on your hands and knees
- on bended knee
- left
- right
- bony
- bend
- flex
- straighten
- buckle
- give way
- weaken
- injury
- problem
- sprain
- above the knee
- across your knees
- at somebody’s knee
- bring something to its knees
- on your hands and knees
- on bended knee
Synonyms
- lap
Antonyms
- elbow
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'knee' with 'nee' which means 'born as'.
- Using 'knee' as a verb instead of a noun.
- Spelling it incorrectly as 'neigh'.