Basic Details
Word: Knew
Part of Speech: Verb (Past tense of know)
Meaning: To have understood or recognised something in the past.
Synonyms: Understood, comprehended, recognised
Antonyms: Forgot, misunderstood, ignored
Idioms and Phrases
- He knew the ropes: Means someone understands how to do something. Example: "After working for a week, he knew the ropes of his new job."
- What I knew then: Referring to knowledge gained in the past. Example: "I wish I could go back to what I knew then about studying, it would have helped me a lot."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She knew the answer to the question before the teacher even finished asking.
Example 2: When he arrived at the party, he already knew most of the guests there.
Example 3: I knew we could win the game if we worked together as a team.
Fun Fact
Did you know that "knew" comes from the Old English word "cnwan," which means "to know"? It's interesting how words evolve over centuries!
Famous Quote
"The only thing worse than knowing is not knowing." - Author Unknown.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "knew" mean?
a) To forget something
b) To have understood something in the past
c) To learn something new
d) To guess something
Answer: b) To have understood something in the past
2. Which of these is a synonym of "knew"?
a) Understood
b) Danced
c) Ran
d) Jumped
Answer: a) Understood
3. Which is an antonym of "knew"?
a) Remembered
b) Forgot
c) Recognised
d) Comprehended
Answer: b) Forgot
4. Which sentence uses "knew" correctly?
a) She knew about the surprise party last week.
b) He knew swimming in the pool.
c) They knew at 2 o'clock today.
d) I knew on the sky yesterday.
Answer: a) She knew about the surprise party last week.
5. Which idiom refers to understanding something?
a) He knew the ropes
b) He asked for directions
c) She was lost at sea
d) He told a lie
Answer: a) He knew the ropes
