Cool MateMeaning of You knew
You had knowledge or awareness of something in the past.
In simple words: You understand something from the past.
You knew in a sentence
- You knew the answer to the question before I asked.
- He thought you knew about the surprise party all along.
- You knew it was going to rain, yet you forgot your umbrella.
- She believed you knew more than you let on.
- When you knew about the dangers, you should have acted differently.
How to use You knew
Use 'you knew' when talking about knowledge or information that someone had previously. Avoid in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
subject + knew
Memory hint
Imagine remembering something from yesterday - like 'knew yesterday'!
Related words
Collocations with You knew
- you knew better
- you knew all along
- you knew the truth
Synonyms for You knew
- realized
- understood
- recognized
- comprehended
- perceived
Common mistakes with You knew
- Confused with 'you know' which refers to current knowledge.
- Incorrect verb tense, using 'know' instead of 'knew'.
You knew appears in
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An acknowledgment that something is a good beginning or initial effort.
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An informal expression confirming understanding or approval.
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Return to one's bed to sleep or rest.
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Frequently asked questions about You knew
What does You knew mean?
You understand something from the past.
What is the definition of You knew?
You had knowledge or awareness of something in the past.
How do you use You knew in a sentence?
You knew the answer to the question before I asked.
Can you give another example of You knew?
He thought you knew about the surprise party all along.
What are synonyms for You knew?
Common alternatives include realized, understood, recognized, comprehended, perceived.
What words go with You knew?
It commonly pairs with you knew better, you knew all along, you knew the truth.
What are common mistakes when using You knew?
Confused with 'you know' which refers to current knowledge. Incorrect verb tense, using 'know' instead of 'knew'.
How do you pronounce You knew?
US: //juː nuː//, UK: //juː njuː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use You knew?
Use 'you knew' when talking about knowledge or information that someone had previously. Avoid in very formal contexts.