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UK//juː ˈdɪdnt nəʊ//US//ju ˈdɪd ənt noʊ//

Meaning of You didn't know

A phrase indicating someone is unaware of specific information.

In simple words: You are not aware of something.

You didn't know in a sentence

  • You didn't know that the meeting was canceled?
  • Everyone assumed you knew; you didn't know about the surprise party!
  • It's okay; you didn't know the rules were changed.
  • Oh, you didn't know? That's been the case for weeks!
  • If you didn't know the answer, just ask for help.

How to use You didn't know

Use in conversations to indicate surprise or inform someone of unknown information. Appropriate in most contexts but less formal in serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

you didn't know + clause

Memory hint

Think of someone with closed eyes — they can't see, just like they didn't know.

Related words

Collocations with You didn't know

  • you didn't know that
  • you didn't know about
  • you didn't know it

Synonyms for You didn't know

  • you were unaware
  • you didn’t realize
  • you weren’t informed

Opposites of You didn't know

Common mistakes with You didn't know

  • Using it without a follow-up explanation
  • Overusing with sarcastic tone
  • Confusing with 'you don't know'

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Frequently asked questions about You didn't know

What does You didn't know mean?

You are not aware of something.

What is the definition of You didn't know?

A phrase indicating someone is unaware of specific information.

How do you use You didn't know in a sentence?

You didn't know that the meeting was canceled?

Can you give another example of You didn't know?

Everyone assumed you knew; you didn't know about the surprise party!

What are synonyms for You didn't know?

Common alternatives include you were unaware, you didn’t realize, you weren’t informed.

What is the opposite of You didn't know?

Opposite meanings include you knew, you were aware.

What words go with You didn't know?

It commonly pairs with you didn't know that, you didn't know about, you didn't know it.

What are common mistakes when using You didn't know?

Using it without a follow-up explanation Overusing with sarcastic tone Confusing with 'you don't know'

How do you pronounce You didn't know?

US: //ju ˈdɪd ənt noʊ//, UK: //juː ˈdɪdnt nəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You didn't know?

Use in conversations to indicate surprise or inform someone of unknown information. Appropriate in most contexts but less formal in serious discussions.