knew
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
An inflected form of know · inflected form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 179 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 134,710 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.064% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
verb
- be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about also: cognize, cognise I know that the President lied to the peopleI want to know who is winning the game!
- know how to do or perform something She knows how to knitDoes your husband know how to cook?
- be aware of the truth of something; have a belief or faith in something; regard as true beyond any doubt I know that I left the key on the tableGalileo knew that the earth moves around the sun
- be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object She doesn't know this composerDo you know my sister?
- have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations also: experience, live I know the feeling!have you ever known hunger?
- accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority also: acknowledge, recognize, recognise The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throneWe do not recognize your gods
knew in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But, there were many angels who did not go with them, and among them one he knew.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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Afterwards, when I knew him better, I understood his apparent unconcern of any suggestion counter to his own.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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One rode sidewise, both looked absurdly small, and even that far away the boy knew them for strangers.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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She knew as certainly as if the fifteen seniors had told her that Floyd would be "tapped for Bones."
The Courage of the Commonplace · Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews · Chapter 1
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All this, being town's talk, Christian already knew; more she had never inquired, not even when she was engaged to him.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1