- past tense form of know.
knew
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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She instantly knew something was wrong and called for a club doctor.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He would lead the crowd into the vibe the band created, and then…“When he turned the microphone to the audience,” said Lionel Richie in Questlove’s recent documentary, “they knew exactly what to sing.”
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
I knew my hitting was a bit weak, but in those days, Major League shortstops were largely all-field and little-hit players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Just 20% of respondents knew that consuming milk and other dairy products can increase the risk of prostate cancer.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
“You knew I was taking up your evening after you’d been working here since early this morning, but you still came anyway.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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