KNOWN Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

known 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of known

as in named

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2 of 2

verb

past participle of know

as in understood

to have a practical understanding of a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball

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as in experienced

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public

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as in seen

to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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Pomegranates are well known for being rich in antioxidants, molecules that help fight inflammation and prevent cell damage. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 28 June 2026 Muga is well known for their very traditional Riojan wines, but their Prado Enea is made in a slightly lighter style. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

Verb

The lawsuits will be filed once more information is known from the National Transportation Safety Board and the law firms have conducted their own investigations. — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Pick a drink from a cocktail menu based on favorites served here in the 1930s, when the space was known as The Merry-Go-Round Bar and featured a working indoor carousel that rotated once an hour. — Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Security is now understood as a personal risk structure, not merely a job title.

— Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

Tornadoes are rare in Hubei province, which experienced its last one in May 2021.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Such was the drop-off in form that Casemiro experienced at Manchester United, that he was omitted from Brazil’s Copa America squad in 2024 under previous coach Dorival Junior.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

Only around 24% of French households have air conditioning according to France’s energy transition agency – up from 18% just two years ago, but still far below the roughly 50% seen in neighboring Italy.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Other boaters in the surrounding area assisted with flipping the boat, allowing the little boy, who was wearing a life vest, to be seen on the side.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of seen

Verb

Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Connaughton possessed a rare talent for making dense economic matters accessible and easy for the public and reporters to understand, Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday.

— Chase Jordan July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Definition of possessed

Verb

Since then, the franchise has undergone various changes, including adding players such as Jimmy Butler, James Harden and George in recent years in an attempt to build around Embiid, to no avail.

— Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of undergone

Verb

Since the inaugural Hall of Fame class in 1966, the ABCA has recognized more than 350 individuals with induction.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Comcast also recognized value in theme parks and invested heavily, building Universal Studios as a formidable rival to Disney.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of recognized

Verb

The rabbits, however, divided their forces and swarmed both flanks of the coach (a move Napoleon surely could have appreciated).

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

Like the families of other survivors, Dennis Dahmer’s family has witnessed the methodical dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Scientists can draw on it to identify and study 100,000 exoplanets, hundreds of millions of galaxies, billions of stars, and rare objects and phenomena — including some that astronomers have never witnessed before.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026

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