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KNEW

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There are 11 meanings of the word Knew.

How to pronounce knew:

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Knew - as a noun

The fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

Example: "He is always in the know"

Knew - as a verb

Be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

Example: "I know that the president lied to the people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cognise10cognize19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ignore7

Know how to do or perform something

Example: "She knows how to knit"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object

Example: "She doesn't know this composer"

Have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations

Example: "I know the feeling!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
experience21live7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
experience21go throughsee3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

Example: "The crown prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acknowledge22recognise12recognize21

Have fixed in the mind

Example: "I know latin"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Know the nature or character of

Example: "We all knew her as a big show-off"

Be able to distinguish, recognize as being different

Example: "The child knows right from wrong"

Perceive as familiar

Example: "I know this voice!"

Example Sentences

"She knew that the answer was incorrect."
"He always knew what to say to make her feel better."
"I never knew that she had a fear of spiders."
"They knew that the deadline was approaching."
"We knew that something was wrong when he didn't show up."
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Word Game Points

Is KNEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, knew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KNEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is KNEW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, knew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KNEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is KNEW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, knew is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KNEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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