Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knew
verb
/njuː/
Definition
The past tense of ‘know’, meaning to have been aware of something through observation, inquiry, or information.
Examples
- She knew the answer to the question.
- They knew each other since childhood.
- I knew it was going to rain today.
Meaning
To have knowledge or awareness of something from the past.
Synonyms
- understood
- recognized
- comprehended
- acknowledged
