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knew

verb
NOO/ˈn(j)u/NYOO/ˈnjuː/

2 meanings of knew

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  1. 1
    verb
    Past tense of know. Use it for the past.

    She knew the answer before the teacher finished the question.

    We knew each other back in grade school.

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  2. 2
    verbnonstandard
    Past participle of know. A casual, nonstandard form some people use in place of 'known' after words like have or had.

    I should have knew better than to lend him the money.

    If only she had knew the truth a little sooner.

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knew is a form of know

know, verb: To have facts or information in your mind and be sure they are true. Full entry

Forms
knowknows he/she/itknowing -ing formknew past tenseknown past participle
Spelling
know → knew: irregular (no -ed)

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